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How to pronounce spectrum in American English

“spectrum” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. will be in the IR spectrum, the infrared spectrum.

    NASA

  2. spectrum of QI knowledge.

    CDC

  3. 95 megahertz of Spectrum.

    The Obama White House

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