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Transcribing Connected Speech in IPA – Part 2
In the second video on transcribing, an utterance is transcribed using IPA, with a focus on connected speech features like weak forms, linking, assimilation, elision, and aspirated t. The video delves into each feature in… Read more
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English Phonology: Transcribing in IPA – Part 1
The video demonstrates transcribing a sentence using IPA sound symbols for British English. It covers word-by-word transcription, syllable boundaries, word stress, weak forms, and a test. The test sentence “I have two cats and a… Read more
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What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
In this video we are going to look at the IPA – the international phonetic alphabet. You are going to learn about the history of the IPA, the parts that make up the IPA -… Read more
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