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How to pronounce lighter in American English

“lighter” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lighter” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. there's a little bit lighter and lighter and lighter and into the lightest

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  2. lighter weight increased output uh primarily it was lighter weight there's a couple things it's lighter

    NASA

  3. We work in the lighter areas, the color, the lighter blue areas.

    CDC

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