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How to pronounce shortest in American English
“shortest” pronunciation by American speakers
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“shortest” in real sentences — American speakers
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shortest amount of time possible.
NASA
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shortest distance between two places.
National Archives
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My shortest flight was 13 days.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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