Daniel Ojeda
Is the "t" on "plenty" silent?
2023년 3월 4일 오후 7:50
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It depends on your dialect.
2023년 3월 4일
2
Nah. You sound the t. Plen-tee is how you say it. Good day!
2023년 3월 4일
1
No.. prounounced like "plen" + "tee"
2023년 3월 4일
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.
2023년 3월 5일
It is not silent, but the emphasis is on the first part of the word. So, PLEN-ty.
2023년 3월 6일
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