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How to pronounce “brightening”

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Pronunciation guide for brightening

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of brightening with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How Aerosols Brighten Clouds — and Cool the Planetwe find that brightening just a fraction of the clouds over the ocean
Definition summary: present participle and gerund of brighten

Example 1 of 8

How Aerosols Brighten Clouds — and Cool the Planet

we find that brightening just a fraction of the clouds over the ocean

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