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How to pronounce “lenient”

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Pronunciation guide for lenient

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of lenient with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Why teens confess to crimes they didn't commitand they imply that a confession will result in more lenient treatment.
Definition summary: Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.

Example 1 of 8

Why teens confess to crimes they didn't commit

and they imply that a confession will result in more lenient treatment.

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