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How to pronounce lbs in American English
“lbs” pronunciation by American speakers
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“lbs” in real sentences — American speakers
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It includes traffic from 177,500 lbs to over 1,000,000 lbs.
FAA
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They weigh about 350 lbs each.
National Archives
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with 50 lbs on your back.
Voice of America
Words that sound like “lbs”
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