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  1. 23-Jan-2013, 11:17 #1
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    Pronunciation of "is" within a sentence.

    Hi,

    Please how "is" is pronounced within a sentence.

    For example: "He is a teacher."


    Thanks.
  2. 23-Jan-2013, 12:17 #2
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    Re: Pronunciation of "is" within a sentence.

    It is pronounced /ɪz/ if the full form is used. In normal conversation it is almost always contracted to /z/.
    Last edited by 5jj; 23-Jan-2013 at 13:36. Reason: typo
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