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In the phrase: "I thought it would be easy to run". I hear "it would" as ""schwa"+ would". Is that possible or my ear hearing wrong?
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I've never heard it that way.fxdung said:In the phrase: "I thought it would be easy to run". I hear "it would" as ""schwa" would". Is that possible or my ear hearing wrong?
The 'schwa' sound does not sound like a 'sch'. It's the name of a relaxed vowel rendered in the international phonetic alphabet as /ə/. The second vowel is rhythm is a schwa. But what is said there is the first vowel - the /ɪ/ sound - which is a bit like schwa but with a hint of /i/ in it.Ibix said:I don't here any "sch" type sounds,
Maybe you're expecting too strong an enunciation here? The /t/ sound is but a short tap of the tongue. A brief interruption of the flow of air.fxdung said:Why I do not hear "t" in "it".Now I hear "would" as 'ud". But I hear "it would"as "iud" but why not "itud"?
The correct pronunciation of "would" in English is /wʊd/ or "wood".
Yes, there is a slight difference in pronunciation between "would" and "wood". The vowel sound in "would" is shorter and less emphasized compared to the vowel sound in "wood".
You can check if you are pronouncing "would" correctly by listening to native English speakers and imitating their pronunciation. You can also use online resources or apps that provide audio recordings of words to practice your pronunciation.
Yes, some common mispronunciations of "would" include /wəd/ or "wuhd", /wɔːd/ or "wawd", and /wʊld/ or "woold". It is important to note that the correct pronunciation of "would" may vary slightly depending on regional accents.
To improve your pronunciation of "would" in English, you can practice regularly by listening to and imitating native speakers, using pronunciation resources, and seeking feedback from others. It may also be helpful to learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols to accurately represent the sounds of words in English.