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Default What is the general rule for the glottal "T" ?

What is the general rule for making or not making the glottal "T" in words like "mountain","Hilton" and "maintenance"?

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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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Default Re: What is the general rule for the glottal "T" ?

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What is the general rule for making or not making the glottal "T" in words like "mountain","Hilton" and "maintenance"?

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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.

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Tdol,Central Mexico and X Mode:

I'll pay attention to how native speakers say it.

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