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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 dog” is transcribed as /ɑɪv tu: kæts ənə dɒg/, with explanations for contractions, weak forms, and stress. This video tutorial… 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 – the 107 letters for sounds (consonants, vowels and diphthongs), 31 diacritics to show phonetic detail and 17 suprasegmentals. Read more
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Non-rhotic vs. Rhotic English Pronunciation
The video discusses the concept of rhoticity, highlighting the pronunciation differences between rhotic and non-rhotic speakers, focusing on the rhotic /r/ sound. It also covers how to indicate rhoticity in phonemic transcription and the countries where each accent is prevalent. The content offers insight into the intricacies of pronunciation and accents. Read more
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What is a syllable?
In this video, you will learn about syllables in English. The video demonstrates how to identify syllables using methods such as the hand-chin, clapping, and robot voice methods. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between sounds and letters. The video also showcases examples of words with different numbers of syllables, including the longest… Read more
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