Daniel Ojeda
Is the "t" on "plenty" silent?
4 mars 2023 19:50
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2
It depends on your dialect.
4 mars 2023
2
Nah. You sound the t. Plen-tee is how you say it. Good day!
4 mars 2023
1
No.. prounounced like "plen" + "tee"
4 mars 2023
My belief is that in ordinary everyday conversation, the "t" is almost always audible. But it is usually a "flap t," not a "true t." I believe that dictionaries are reliable authorities, so I'm about to check one. I feel quite sure that "plenty" with an audible "t" is the most frequent pronunciation. I will be surprised if "plenny" is listed as an additional pronunciation. American Heritage and Merriam Webster show only one pronunciation, with a "t." Therefore, I believe that "plenny" without a "t" sound is not a normal pronunciation, and that when it is heard, it is the result of slurred or sloppy diction.
5 mars 2023
It is not silent, but the emphasis is on the first part of the word. So, PLEN-ty.
6 mars 2023
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