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How to pronounce “slight”

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Pronunciation guide for slight

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of slight with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Rare FindThat's something you talk about what you call a slight flutter you might see
Definition summary: Minor; small in amount

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The Rare Find

That's something you talk about what you call a slight flutter you might see

[Adjective]
Minor; small in amount
Of slender build.
(regional) Even, smooth or level.
(especially said of the sea) Still; with little or no movement on the surface.
(obsolete) Foolish; silly; not intellectual.
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
(dated) Slighting; treating with disdain.
[Verb]
(transitive) To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
(transitive) To give lesser weight or importance to.
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
(intransitive) To act negligently or carelessly. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
(transitive, military, of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
(obsolete, transitive) To make even or level.
(transitive) To throw heedlessly.
[Noun]
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
(obsolete) Sleight.