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An informal term referring to the verbalized form of words specific to a language. Can also refer to particular individual's pronunciation, as in an accent or a pathology, or a specific speech event, as in a mispronunciation.

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What do (...) brackets mean in phonetic spelling?

ex·act·ly iɡˈzak(t)lē/ If the t is in brackets, does it mean that I don't have to pronounce it? I'm asking because I'm a native English speaker and I never pronounce the "t" in "exactly".
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Can the "n" sound be made without the tongue touching the roof of the mouth?

I am able to say "no" clearly while simultaneously holding my tongue down at the bottom of my mouth. How is the n sound made?
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Some questions on how I pronounce "l" [closed]

I hope you can help as I'm teaching English overseas and I want to teach the standard pronunciation to students. …
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Dark L vs L Vocalisation

I am a bit confused about this. Question: Is this the main difference between L-vocalization and the Dark L? Vocalised L - The tip of the tongue DOES NOT touch the roof of the mouth. Dark L - The …
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