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The content is discussing the pronunciation of letters and specific sounds in English, particularly focusing on the letter 'r' and the sequence 'ng'. It gives examples of when 'r' is silent and when it is pronounced, and explains the pronunciation of 'ng' in different contexts. The document appears to be educational material aimed at teaching phonetics.
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'r' silent unless before a vowel; 'ng' /ŋ/ word-finally.
In RP, 'r' is silent unless followed by a vowel. 'ng' at the end of a word is pronounced /ŋ/. Medially, it's pronounced /ŋ/ or /ŋg/ based on the context.
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In RP, 'r' is silent unless followed by a vowel. 'ng' at the end of a word is pronounced /ŋ/. Medially, it's pronounced /ŋ/ or /ŋg/ based on the context.
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Received Pronunciation (RP) refers to a standard accent of English. 'ng' is pronounced as a single sound at the end of words.
Tips
Be careful with exceptions in pronunciation, especially in medial positions.
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