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HifaMo Posted 11 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation
pronunciation of 'our' in rapid speech
Could you please tell me how 'our' is pronounced in rapid speech in American English, preferably using the IPA symbols?
I was taught that it may be pronounced as /?r/.
Thank you
I was taught that it may be pronounced as /?r/.
Thank you
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Unfortunately, it wasn't very helpful because 'our' in the phrase is not preceded by words.
Anyway, it sounds to me that 'our' in 'our own' is pronounced as /aur/ with the /r/ attached to 'own' through what is called liaison.
I wonder if this is specific to this phrase or happens whenever 'our' precedes a vowel. If the latter is true, what about 'our' preceding a consonant?
Anyway, it sounds to me that 'our' in 'our own' is pronounced as /aur/ with the /r/ attached to 'own' through what is called liaison.
I wonder if this is specific to this phrase or happens whenever 'our' precedes a vowel. If the latter is true, what about 'our' preceding a consonant?
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In rapid speech here, our is almost always pronounced /ar/, same as "are" or the letter "R".
It only changes if it is enunciated, like if someone misunderstood the word, then it sounds more like hour /???r/.
It only changes if it is enunciated, like if someone misunderstood the word, then it sounds more like hour /???r/.
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