pronunciation better, water

J_Caesar · #1 14-Apr-2007, 02:17

Hi, is t in better and water pronounced as d?

Thanks

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**BobK** · #2 14-Apr-2007, 14:39

In some AmE dialects it is (similar, but not quite the same). In a few BE dialects (especially ones influenced by AmE - the so-called 'Mid-Atlantic accent') it is too.

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J_Caesar · #3 14-Apr-2007, 14:45

Thanks BobK. That helps a lot. I was not sure if i heard them right

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Buddhaheart · #4 15-Apr-2007, 01:24

It is called a FLAP (or TAP) in NAmE.

J_Caesar · #5 16-Apr-2007, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddhaheart

It is called a FLAP (or TAP) in NAmE.

What does FLAP stand for?

**BobK** · #6 16-Apr-2007, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_Caesar

What does FLAP stand for?

It doesn't stand for anything. It's what the tip of the tongue does.

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