0
EyeSeeYou Posted 19 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

BEHIND in AmE

0I've noticed Americans pronounce that word differently as it is in the phonetics in the dictionary. I'm refering to the 'e' sound. They say something like /bahaind/. Is it posible?02br
02br
00Are there any other examples of this?0-
  

Top answer

Both [ b@haInd ] and [ bihaInd ] are used.

— Marvin A.

  • Both [ b@haInd ] and [ bihaInd ] are used.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

7 Answers
0
Both [ b@haInd ] and [ bihaInd ] are used.
0
0
Marvin A.Both [ b@haInd ] and [ bihaInd ] are used.
@ as in the words CAT or HAT ?
0
0
I often hear it as "uh" like the o in mother. I don't know if that's the @ symbol, but I have never heard it said like the a in cat.
0
0
Hi,
he's using SAMPA:

So @ should be found in America /@mEric@/ and cup /c@p/. Check that link when you don't remember what some symbols stand for, I too am still not familiar with SAMPA.
0
0
Ooops, I didn't see GG's reply...
Yes, @ is like the "o" in mother, it's "uh" (schwa). Emotion: smile
0
0
>> So @ should be found in America /@mEric@/ <<

Remember /c/ does not = /k/ ; )
0
0
Marvin A. Remember /c/ does not = /k/ ; )
Oops, yes, hehehe, I just said "I'm still nor familiar with SAMPA"... yeah, not familiar indeed!
0

Related Questions