Daniel Ojeda
Is the "t" on "plenty" silent?
2023年3月4日 19:50
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2
It depends on your dialect.
2023年3月4日
2
Nah. You sound the t. Plen-tee is how you say it. Good day!
2023年3月4日
1
No.. prounounced like "plen" + "tee"
2023年3月4日
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.
2023年3月5日
It is not silent, but the emphasis is on the first part of the word. So, PLEN-ty.
2023年3月6日
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