Pronunciation of Cabin

anupumh · #1 29-Oct-2009, 19:06

Hi,

What are the acceptable pronunciations of "Cabin"?

Is it C /

/ bin or C /

/ bin..?

Thanks

sash2008 · #2 29-Oct-2009, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by anupumh

Hi,

What are the acceptable pronunciations of "Cabin"?

Is it C /

/ bin or C /

/ bin..?

Thanks

The second one is correct.

anupumh · #3 29-Oct-2009, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by sash2008

The second one is correct.

I have been told by some trainers that the first one with a diphthong is also acceptable..
I have heard it being used by a couple of people out here in India..

raindoctor · #4 29-Oct-2009, 23:41

I don't hear "ei" in cabin. However, "ei" is heard in these similar words: reagan, gagan, pagan, basin, cajun, haven, laden, nathan etc.

It appears that "ei" is not heard before bilabial stops of two syllable nouns.

Raymott · #5 30-Oct-2009, 02:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by anupumh

I have been told by some trainers that the first one with a diphthong is also acceptable..
I have heard it being used by a couple of people out here in India..

I've never heard that form.

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