How do the British pronounce Apple?
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How do the British pronounce Apple?
Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of ‘apple’: Break ‘apple’ down into sounds: [AP] + [UHL] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘apple’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
Which pronunciation is correct American or British?
The most obvious difference between standard American (GA) and standard British (GB) is the omission of ‘r’ in GB: you only pronounce a written < r > if there is a vowel sound after it, so we don’t say it in PARK /pɑːk/, HORSE /hɔːs/ or FURTHER /ˈfɜːðə/.
Why is Apple pronounced differently?
Senior Member. Perhaps it’s because the letter “a” is pronounced [eı] or because they don’t know the ‘rule’ that a double consonant (such as the double ‘p’ in “apple”) indicates that the preceding vowel is short.
What words do Americans and British pronounce differently?
“Both also can”
| Word | British Pronunciation | American Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Advertisement | uhd-VER-tis-muhnt | AD-ver-ties-muhnt |
| 2. Bald | bor-ld | bold |
| 3. Clique | cleek | clik |
| 4. Either | eye-thuh | ee-thuhr |
Why is e silent in Apple?
Each letter makes ONE sound. Before, A was for Apple! Silent e makes a previous letter make a sound. The E in MADE tells the A to switch from Short A to Long A.
Why does Apple have two syllables?
First – The word apple has 2 syllables, not 1. If you clap out the word apple you will hear two syllables. Because the word has 2 syllables it needs at minimum – 2 vowels.
What is the correct way to pronounce apples?
Apples is pronounced with /z/, not /s/ because the preceding sound is voiced. 1. Pronounce -s endings as /ɪz/ when the final sound of the main word is /s/, /z/, /ʃ/,/ʒ/, /tʃ/, or /dʒ/.
What is the difference between British and American pronunciation?
Take a look at this article for reasons why there is a difference in the first place. Generally, “ the British took a French word and re-pronounced it according to English spelling rules, while Americans preferred a pronunciation that sounded more French, even if the word is still heavily Anglicized.”
What are the different pronunciations of English in Singapore?
Most of the words have either a British (BrE) pronunciation or an American (AmE) pronunciation. In Singapore there is quite a mix of pronunciations, even if English is based on the British system (spelling etc.).
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