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How to pronounce lengths in American English

“lengths” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to lengths the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“lengths” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Arm lengths, leg lengths, upper torso sizes to fit the particular crew members.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. Do compare similar period lengths.

    Census Bureau

  3. times the expected flame lengths.

    US Forest Service

Words that sound like “lengths”

Words one sound away from lengths — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “lengths”

Why real speech

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