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Zoltán Király Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Strong and weak verbs
Hi, I saw this in an older British textbook:
The question above uses the "Schwa" sound for the verb "are". If I understand correctly, it is the weak version of the verb. Do we use the weak version in day-to-day conversations?
I'm studying American English and wondering how Americans say that verb. Do Americans also use the short version in day-to-day conversation, but with an r sound in it, like this?:
Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you.
Zoltan
The question above uses the "Schwa" sound for the verb "are". If I understand correctly, it is the weak version of the verb. Do we use the weak version in day-to-day conversations?
I'm studying American English and wondering how Americans say that verb. Do Americans also use the short version in day-to-day conversation, but with an r sound in it, like this?:
Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you.
Zoltan
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Zoltán Király The question above uses the "Schwa" sound for the verb "are". If I understand correctly, it is the weak version of the verb. Do we use the weak version in day-to-day conversations?
- Zoltán Király The question above uses the "Schwa" sound for the verb "are".
- If I understand correctly, it is the weak version of the verb.
- Do we use the weak version in day-to-day conversations?
- Yes, unless we wish to stress the word 'are'.
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Zoltán KirályThe question above uses the "Schwa" sound for the verb "are". If I understand correctly, it is the weak version of the verb. Do we use the weak version in day-to-day conversations?Yes, unless we wish to stress the word 'are'.
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