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Sound like a native speaker: Delete the 'H'!
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Flora Hu posted on 2017/07/07Ever wonder why native speakers sometimes sound like they're mumbling? This video dives into the fascinating world of 'H dropping' and connected speech, showing you how to understand and use this common pronunciation trick! You'll pick up practical listening skills and phrases perfect for everyday conversations.
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US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
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UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
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UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
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US /dɪˈlɪbərɪt/
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UK /dɪ'lɪbərət/
- Adjective
- Carefully thought out in advance
- Done purposely
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider a problem or decision carefully
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US /kɑmˈpaUnd/
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UK /'kɒmpaʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
- Chemical made up of several others
- Transitive Verb
- To pay interest on a loan including the interest
- To make something from various parts or components
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