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Pronunciation: Assimilation of /n/ followed by /p/
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Precious Annie Liao posted on 2017/06/20Ever notice how some English sounds blend together when people speak quickly? This pronunciation workshop from BBC Learning English breaks down the fascinating 'assimilation' of /n/ followed by /p/, showing you exactly how to make these sounds connect smoothly in connected speech. You'll pick up practical tips and practice your mouth shape to sound more natural!
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US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
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UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
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US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
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UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
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US /ˈpɚpəs/
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UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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US /'fluːənt/
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UK /ˈflu:ənt/
- Adjective
- Doing something well and with ease
- Able to speak or write a language fully and easily
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