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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Pronunciation of "dreary"
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On this side of the pond, people find it very difficult to pronounce "dreary" correctly. Most of us make it rhyme with "prairie." (which I understand is wrong). Could I request a native speaker's take on this? How would you find dreary if rhymed with prairie?
Thanks,
Tom
On this side of the pond, people find it very difficult to pronounce "dreary" correctly. Most of us make it rhyme with "prairie." (which I understand is wrong). Could I request a native speaker's take on this? How would you find dreary if rhymed with prairie?
Thanks,
Tom
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I've never heard it rhyme with prairie . Sounds odd, indeed.
- I've never heard it rhyme with prairie .
- Sounds odd, indeed.
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Hi guys,
Conversely, I'd find it odd if 'prairie' were pronounced to rhyme with 'dreary'.
Clivef
Conversely, I'd find it odd if 'prairie' were pronounced to rhyme with 'dreary'.
Clivef
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Mr. TomHow would you find dreary if rhymed with prairie?I might think it was an attempt to say "dairy".
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