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Espeland Posted 19 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation
a (indefinite article)
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I've noted that the indefinite article "a" is sometimes pronounced "weakly" (glottal or uvular, at the very back of the mouth) and sometimes "strongly" (like the "a" in "base"). Could you tell me if these uses depend on specific situations ? When do you pronounce the "strong" form ?
I've noted that the indefinite article "a" is sometimes pronounced "weakly" (glottal or uvular, at the very back of the mouth) and sometimes "strongly" (like the "a" in "base"). Could you tell me if these uses depend on specific situations ? When do you pronounce the "strong" form ?
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You should use the strong form in formal speech but you don't have to use the strong form while you are talking with your friends. Well, at least this is the rule I was taught.
- You should use the strong form in formal speech but you don't have to use the strong form while you are talking with your friends.
- Well, at least this is the rule I was taught.
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You should use the strong form in formal speech but you don't have to use the strong form while you are talking with your friends. Well, at least this is the rule I was taught.
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I have an answer based on personal preference.
Never use the pronunciation as in "base" -- the 'strong' form!
To me it sounds like a second-grader who is just learning how to read.
Nevertheless, you will sometimes hear the news on television read in this way, depending on who is reading.
Never use the pronunciation as in "base" -- the 'strong' form!
To me it sounds like a second-grader who is just learning how to read.
Nevertheless, you will sometimes hear the news on television read in this way, depending on who is reading.
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CalifJim
Nevertheless, you will sometimes hear the news on television read in this way, depending on who is reading.
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