By Vowels

Native speaker here, asking for perceptions of other native speakers, especially those who have a basic knowledge of linguistics.Of course, I know the rule about pronouncing 'the' as 'thee' before vowel sounds: thee afternoon, thee apple, thee orange, thee hour. However, how...

Ta-da____________ Try that again? (I know I'm half asleep) If you're speaking of the moan-slash-groan, that's actually my second example. I specified your #2 definition of groan as applying to non-living things. I'll read it again. Best wishes, - A. Edit. ...

In your definitions, "sustained" is unique to "moan." A moan would be made by a living thing, or by something which imitates a living thing. It would tend to be a vowel, or singing sound, although probably not a constant pitch. Hopefully Jim or Kooyeen will get in on this....

i need to know the name of the symbol that in the dictionary that denotes a long vowel sound. I know it is a dash above the vowel, but what is it called?

Does it start with a vowel or with a consonant?Is it countable?Can you have it? Can you dream it? Can you put it into practice?Hope this does not mean I'll be the only player here!

The word an is only used before a vowel. (No, it is not correct; 'honest' doesn't begin with a vowel, but we've to say 'an honest man'.) This is Amy's reply: Use 'an' only when the following word begins with a vowel sound. ('an honest man')

It's not acceptable, at all. The word an is only used before a vowel. You have to use a, otherwise it is considered a grammatical error. (Oops, didn't see Yankee's post.)

It is correct to use 'a reduction'. Use 'an' only when the following word begins with a vowel sound.

Jackson, he said that he would pronounce them the same. I was clarifying he was referring to how he would pronounce the vowels ONLY, since they should not sound like exactly the same words. I think you meant "Of course, he would NOT skip the T in it." I asked him because he said he...

I have checked all the major dictionaries for the pronunciation of auntie. You cannot skip the t sound in it. Well, you can stick to your personal pronunciation if you like.Barbara, what do you mean by you mean the vowels as the same?And you said ''You wouldn't skip the T in...