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Reduction in Presidential Speeches -- American English Pronunciation
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Ya Hui Chang posted on 2014/06/05Ever wonder how presidents sound so smooth when they speak? This video dives into the fascinating world of 'reductions' in American English, using clips from Obama and Romney speeches to show you exactly how it's done! You'll pick up on those tricky schwa sounds and connected speech patterns that make formal English flow so naturally.
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commitment
US /kəˈmɪtmənt/
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UK /kə'mɪtmənt/
- Noun
- Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
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US /kæmˈpen/
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UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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US /ˈwɑnə/
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UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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US /saʊnd/
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UK /saʊnd/
- Adjective
- Sensible, dependable and reliable
- Unbroken or undisturbed, as of sleep
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unique quality that characterizes a style of music
- Waves traveling in air or water that can be heard
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