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Alexei Rybakov Posted 12 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

grammar of sounds i/ɪ

Are there any rules in grammar where you should pronounce i or ??
  

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This is a question of phonology, not grammar. "Rules" are rare; we normally discuss what is done , and this can vary from region to region of the English-speaking world. I can't think of any examples, but I'd be happy to try to help you if you have a particular question.

— Philip

  • This is a question of phonology, not grammar.
  • "Rules" are rare; we normally discuss what is done , and this can vary from region to region of the English-speaking world.
  • I can't think of any examples, but I'd be happy to try to help you if you have a particular question.
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This is a question of phonology, not grammar. "Rules" are rare; we normally discuss what is done, and this can vary from region to region of the English-speaking world. I can't think of any examples, but I'd be happy to try to help you if you have a particular question.
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They are heuristics to predict. Check these two books:
From spelling to sound: A survey of English spelling by Edward Caney
From sound to spelling: American English: an informal description by D.W Cummings
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