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#2
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| In connected speech, sounds get dropped when it's easier to do so and doesn't affect comprehension. In some regional dialects, like Cockney, it is more marked. I think it's just ease rather following rules. |
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| Are you looking for a definition of which "t's" are glottal? If so, the general rule for determining a glottal t is: Glottal t: Medial "t" after a stressed syllable, preceded by a vowel or a vowel plus "r" and followed by "syllabic n" is pronounced as "glottal t". As this sound is similar to "flapped t" it will also be denoted by [đ]. However, there are some characteristic differences in pronunciation between [dṇ] and [đṇ]. [đṇ] satin [ˈsęđṇ], mountain [ˈmawnđṇ], cotton [ˈkɑđṇ], button [ˈbəđṇ], certain [ˈsərđṇ], important [ɪmˈpɔrđṇt] Syllabic n: "n" or vowel plus "n" in an unstressed syllable and preceded by "t" or "d" is pronounced as "syllabic n". [ṇ] satin [ˈsęđṇ], mountain [ˈmawnđṇ], cotton [ˈkɑđṇ], button [ˈbəđṇ], certain [ˈsərđṇ], important [ɪmˈpɔrđṇt], bu rden [ˈbərdṇ], sudden [ˈsədṇ] |
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| Which accent are you decribing here? |
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| I'm sorry. I should've mentioned American accent. |
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| In British English, the glottal, where used, involves removing the sound: A glass of wa'er, etc. As far as I know of American pronunciation, I'd follow the Mr Mexico's guidlines. |
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Sometimes the "t" is left out of "mountain". If someone is speaking quickly, there's a good chance the "t" will be left out. I say the "t" in "Hilton". The "t" might be left out in "maintenance" when people speak quickly. It probably is. I don't think it's a good idea to say there are any rules to follow here. I think it's better to make observations and consider what guidelines exist. I'm speaking for North American accent/pronunciation. |
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| Tdol,Central Mexico and X Mode: I'll pay attention to how native speakers say it. Thank you!!! You guys are great! |
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#9
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