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AEE 2470: Picky Pronunciation Part 2: 3 or 4 Syllables?

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Highlights

In this engaging episode, the hosts dive into the subtle yet fascinating world of English pronunciation, focusing on how syllables are often reduced in everyday speech. They explore how fluency doesn't always follow the written form, revealing the rhythm and flow that native speakers naturally adopt.
00:00
Language is related to identity.
05:53
Most '-ally' words should be pronounced with three syllables for ease of speaking.
11:13
Ursula Le Guin's collection inspired a renewed love for short stories

Chapters

Why do some words lose syllables when we speak?
00:00
How does 'literally' break the -ally pronunciation rule?
05:53
Does the way we talk reveal where we’re from?
08:31
Can busy lives steal our love for reading short stories?
11:13
What makes 'comfortable' so uncomfortable to say?
13:41

Transcript

Aubrey Carter: This is an All Ears English Podcast, Episode 2470, Picky Pronunciation, Part 2, Three or Four Syllables. Lindsay McMahon: Welcome to the All Ears English Podcast, downloaded more than 200 million times. Are you feeling stuck with your Engli...