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How to pronounce tigers in American English

“tigers” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to tigers the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“tigers” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Tigers-- there's only 3,000 tigers left in the planet.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. -- Paper Tigers and Resilience.

    The Obama White House

  3. He played for the Detroit Tigers.

    National Archives

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