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Why are semivowels not treated as vowels?
They lack the degree of prominence of pure vowels.
How are diphthongs in Standard British English characterized?
With a more prominent onglide followed by a less prominent offglide.
Why is the sequence /ju:/ considered a rising combination in English?
The second element is more prominent than the first.
Why are rising combinations in English treated as sequences of approximant plus vowel?
Due to the prominence of the second element.
Why couldn't the semivowel in 'you' be considered as part of a syllabic nucleus?
It lacks the prominence of a pure vowel.
What differentiates the sequence /ju:/ from typical falling diphthongs in English?
The prominence of the second element over the first.
Explore the distinctions between semivowels and vowels in English, focusing on the degree of prominence, vocalic sounds, and syllabic structure. Challenge your understanding of phonetics and word pronunciation.
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