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  1. 17-Jan-2010, 18:13 #1
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    Default Pronunciation of 'accomplish'

    Hello!

    How's this verb pronounced in British dialect (RP)? Is it /ʌ/ or /ɒ/?
  2. 17-Jan-2010, 22:51 #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by undeddy View Post
    Hello!

    How's this verb pronounced in British dialect (RP)? Is it /ʌ/ or /ɒ/?
    The first - /ʌ/. /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/
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  3. 18-Jan-2010, 08:11 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by undeddy View Post
    Hello!

    How's this verb pronounced in British dialect (RP)? Is it /ʌ/ or /ɒ/?
  4. 18-Jan-2010, 08:36 #4
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    I would like to add a slight remark: there is nothing like a 'British dialect'.
    We talk about 'British English', which has several dialects of itself...
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    Default Re: Pronunciation of 'accomplish'

    Quote Originally Posted by Williamyh View Post

    Is that possible that 'shwa' is under stress?
  6. 18-Jan-2010, 14:01 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by undeddy View Post
    Is that possible that 'shwa' is under stress?
    It's a very weak sound....I will provide you the audio clip later on...
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    Default Re: Pronunciation of 'accomplish'

    Quote Originally Posted by Williamyh View Post

    William, you made me laugh with that large font!!
  8. 19-Jan-2010, 01:14 #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by raindoctor View Post
    William, you made me laugh with that large font!!
    Hi raindoctor, I just googled the image of schwa...then got this one....
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