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#1
14-Mar-2008, 13:29
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 the 'r' sound In standard British English, will the two 'r' sounds in each of following words be pronounced? literary, contrary, library, itinerary, temporary, contemporary thanks pete |
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14-Mar-2008, 20:39
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| Re: the 'r' sound Usually, but with the vowel between reduced in stress, so they often seem elided. Even more common = Secretary is pronounced seketary. |
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15-Mar-2008, 06:37
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| Re: the 'r' sound Yeah, the "r" most words is elided for quick read/speech |
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15-Mar-2008, 11:39
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| Re: the 'r' sound It is also that the letter "r" is not easy to say, and so there is a tendency to lose it. |
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