1. their /v/ is weak, since they have it as an approximant, which is weaker than a fricative. In Eng, it is a fricative. Even in english, /v/ can have its approximant as an allophone: this occurs probably in phrases like "five sixty",

There is, I think, a difference between pronunciation and accent, though I am not quite sure what it is. Perhaps it is a question of degree. It is perfectly possible to pronounce words correctly but with different accents. Different accents may of

Hi, yes, I remember you asked about him. I'm not an expert at all, but I can tell you my opinion, as a learner. I agree it's a good accent for those who are interested in British English. I don't find any annoying features in his

CalifJim wrote: Here's my take (exaggerated for illustrative purposes): Don't you have some books for me? is a reminder. It can be said with eagerness. You are supposed to have some books for me. You said you had some books for me, but

CalifJim wrote: For example, all of the following are wrong : Did every one understand any questions? Did you give both of them any help? Are all of the employees expecting to take any vacation time during the coming week? Aaaargh!

Hi, Uh, but what's the difference between accent and pronunciation? We pronounce cerain words but we speak with an accent. Accents often include such things as an intonation and way how you connect words in your speech. Proper? And how do you

Cvilla wrote: SillyMe wrote: "You knew your brother did a bad thing, did you?" "You knew your brother did a bad thing, did you ?" Is the difference between those two an accent matter, or a pronunciation matter?

SillyMe wrote: "You knew your brother did a bad thing, did you?" "You knew your brother did a bad thing, did you ?" Is the difference between those two an accent matter, or a pronunciation matter? Neither. The intonation

"You knew your brother did a bad thing, did you?" "You knew your brother did a bad thing, did you ?" Is the difference between those two an accent matter, or a pronunciation matter? Neither. The intonation is the key. You have

1. 'There are other problems, too.' 2. 'There are other problems too.' I would find a slight difference between the two versions. In #1, the intonation (descending from "other" to "problems") and the pause before "either" would suggest