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US American Pronunciation 🗣️
American Accents
Standard American English
American English used in universities and in the media.
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Stopped "t"
The letter "t" is not emphasized.
cat
can't
right
I thought he wouldn't appreciate the plant.
Letter "t" sometimes sounds like "d".
water
daughter
computer
settle
Contractions
When two words are combined
you'll
we'll
aren't
weren't
isn't
We'll go to the party even if you aren't going.
Very Informal Contractions
should have - shoulda
could have - coulda
would have - woulda
going to:
- gonna
- goin to
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