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Alex John Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Can anyone explain this?

In British English, in the word "story", why "r" is pronounced while "y" isn't vowel.
  

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Alex John "y" isn't vowel. Yes, it is.

— Mister Micawber

  • Alex John "y" isn't vowel.
  • Yes, it is.
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Alex John"y" isn't vowel.
Yes, it is.
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I know "y" isn't vowel but my question is that why "r" is pronounced? Is there any rule?
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And also please explain that which accent do you prefer? British or American
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Alex Johnwhich accent do you prefer? British or American
On what grounds?
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In everyday usage for example, when you read a news paper or an article etc.
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Alex John when you read a newspaper or an article
I cannot tell one from the other in that case.
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Alex JohnI know "y" isn't vowel but my question is that why "r" is pronounced? Is there any rule?
As Mr M has already told you, the letter y at the end of story represents a vowel sound.

Many people believe that the English vowels are A E I O U. In fact there are some 20 vowel/diphthong sounds in most varieties of English. These are repr
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So, what about "here" or "there"? "e" is vowel but "r" isn't pronounced
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Is it true that British accent is more **** than American?
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Alex JohnIs it true that British accent is more **** than American?
Omigod, yes! I just melt when I hear 5jj.
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