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Why some Asian accents swap Ls and Rs in English
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Courtney Shih posted on 2019/08/30Ever wondered why some Asian accents swap Ls and Rs in English? This video dives into the fascinating world of English phonetics and sociolinguistics, explaining the 'why' behind these pronunciation differences. You'll pick up cool insights into tonal languages and how they influence English sounds, making it a fun way to boost your vocabulary and understanding!
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accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
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UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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US /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən, -tju-/
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UK /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability to guess or feel things
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US /ˈbrɪljənt/
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UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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US /pəˈzɪʃən/
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UK /pəˈzɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's opinion or attitude about something
- Specific location where someone or something is
- Transitive Verb
- To put in a particular location or direction
- To put or arrange (someone or something) in a particular place or way.
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