Tracy
why is the letter 'a' sometimes pronounced /ei/, why not /ə / because a recession is really a sequence of events
24 wrz 2010 13:44
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Tracy, The article "a" has two pronunciations, a weak form "a" and a strong form (ei). The strong form of the article "a" pronouced (ei) is not used often. When used, it is used emphatically-- 1) to show contrast It is a (ei) solution, but not the only solution. 2) when stressing the indefiniteness of something. Question.....I lost my wallet. Have you seen it? Answer....... I saw a (ei) wallet, but I don't know if it was yours. The strong form emphasizes the indefiniteness of the article "a". 3) to stress singularity-- I have a (ei) cat and a (ei) dog. I have one cat and one dog. 4) to name a word-- This animal is referred to as a (ei) platypus. There are no strict rules for the use of the strong article a (ei). It's use is a conscious decision. Some people consider it's use incorrect or an affectation.
24 września 2010
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You need to study weak and strong forms. In this sentence, both uses of "a" should be weak and therefore pronounced /ə/ (and not /ei/).
24 września 2010
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the letter a has 4 different pronunciation long a like car short a like cat schwa like about and among /ei/ like able and face
24 września 2010
Do you takl about single letter "A"? It's an alphabet A from ABC. if you read it slowly it can be "ei". "ə" is sounds more like "U", but it's also Ok in some way, I think it just an custum.
24 września 2010
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