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How to pronounce rights in American English

“rights” pronunciation by American speakers

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“rights” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. human rights and social rights and civil rights.

    The Obama White House

  2. LGBT rights are human rights.

    USGS

  3. other kinds of human rights like women’s rights and reproductive rights and Palestinian rights

    State Department

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