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How to pronounce lighthouse in American English

“lighthouse” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lighthouse” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Lighthouse Service in 1918.

    The Obama White House

  2. George lighthouse, which was a big light white lighthouse at the end of St.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. from from a rotating lighthouse

    NSF

Words that sound like “lighthouse”

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