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How to pronounce smaller in American English

“smaller” pronunciation by American speakers

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“smaller” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. virus in that droplet are getting smaller and smaller and smaller.

    CDC

  2. You know, sometimes if you're just looking at a smaller and smaller and smaller and smaller

    Census Bureau

  3. Trust Fund has consistently gotten smaller and smaller and smaller, and inadequate for the

    The Obama White House

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