Hello, Online dictionaries claim this word allows THREE different pronunciations, specifically: (1) schwa- GEI -vee ( accent on the 2nd syllable) (2) schwa- GA: -vee (3) A gaiv...
Hi. I was told words like "university" have a long "u" sound. Then I also was told it has a "yoon" sound and therefore it isn't a vowel sound. I'm confused. Isn't a long "u"...
You're two months / be hind with your wat er bill . \ sea / bass fil et \ Jac ket po ta to with baked bean and cheese . \ / = rising \ = falling \/ ...
Well, I don't know why but when people pronounce certain words with the "-tion" at the end. It does not sound like "shun" at all. It sounds more like "shin" Why do dictionaries...
Countries such as Singapore and the Philipines. People living there speak in weird English accents. Is it possible to avoid picking up accents and stick to British accent? Does...
Hello people, currently I am studying pronunciation. The book (English pronunciation for student teachers) writes the following: "A stressed syllable plus any following unstressed...
Hello Friends, How can I pronounce "Froese" in English? It is a proper name (actually, Canadian last name). For example, like "Martin Scorsese"? or another way? Thank you ...
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Timestamp 0:49 - 0:53, link: I listened to this fragment quite a few times, but I still can't make it out.
Is it pronunced kwestʃən or kweschən please?
What are the differences? Which one is the most nasal? Asian? Tried listening NHK, BBC. The difference I have noticed is nasality but both has a RP pronunciation.
Hi, As far as I know native speakers put the stress either on the first or on the second syllable in this word. Which pronunciation have you heard most often ( meaning US/GB...
English vowels which are typically oral (the air is realised through the mouth). I don't get it and what the differences? ...
I went to Merrian-Webster to check on this and found that, as I've heard many times, there are two pronunciations for "poor": \ ˈpu̇r , ˈpȯr \ Is there some sort of rule that...
Hi there, Shall I pronounce royale as royal in Casino Royale? Is the pronunciation for royale and royal same? Sincerely, vijay
Hi there, How do most native speakers (both AmEng and BE ones) pronounce the adjective 'illustrative'? I have checked a few online dictionaries (available via the OneLook site...
Can't seem to understand this accent and need minimal pairs for this accent now or any ways to understand this accent.
Hey, guys! Is there any easy ways to learn how to properly pronounce the unrelesead "T" and "D"? It's particularly troublesome to me to pronounce those sounds when they are followed...
I need a good exercise that help me master tone and intonation as soon as possible. Worksheets with audio materials would be pretty much appreciated. Note: BrE English. ...
Are the words gulf and golf pronounced the same? Thank you
Another unclear part, this is what I heard, can you please help me to know for sure the sentence? At 2:11 and the ______ of the machine moves on ...
I need your kind help to be able to understand the unclear words by hearing, thanks At 0:11 we know it better as ____1 word__gelatin for cooking At 0:15 this is _____ gelatin...
I went to Merrian-Webster to check on this and found that, just like I've heard many times, there are two pronunciations for "poor": \ ˈpu̇r , ˈpȯr \ Is there some sort of...
For the life of me, I don't understand people saying MEY-GUH S. When you look at the word, it instantly reminds you of the word Magic. So you give it a hard MAG-US. Can someone...
Hey guys, Does this make sense to you English native speakers: "This design is a perfect fit for whichever event you need it for" This is for a product description, I'm...