How to pronounce lateral in American English
“lateral” pronunciation by American speakers
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“lateral” in real sentences — American speakers
504 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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and the lateral stability.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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lateral and vertical accelerations.
NTSB
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to the lateral body wall.
NIH
Words that sound like “lateral”
Words one sound away from lateral — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “lateral”
Why real speech
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