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How to pronounce darker in American English

“darker” pronunciation by American speakers

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“darker” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. As the Moon slowly covered the Sun, it began to get darker and darker.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. options shown in darker blue.

    CDC

  3. for areas that have a darker shade of blue, because the darker the color means, the

    Census Bureau

Words that sound like “darker”

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