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How to pronounce lie in American English

“lie” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lie” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. character who told the truth and Donald Trump told lie after lie after lie

    Voice of America

  2. Craig Michael Lie Njie: Hi, I'm Craig Michael Lie Njie, but everyone calls me Lie.

    The Obama White House

  3. the lie today is me the lie is a lie and i have been lying let's

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “lie”

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