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How to pronounce higher in American English

“higher” pronunciation by American speakers

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“higher” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. higher, higher energy efforts.

    FAA

  2. their houses higher and higher.

    The Obama White House

  3. because individual stakeholders do not internalize that higher tariffs, sorry, higher imports lead to higher government

    Federal Reserve

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