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Using the rule "when to vowels follow each other, the first vowel becomes long, and the second silent", why isn't the world eye pronounced E, rather than I?
Letter “Y”
It can be a consonant or a vowel.
Typically the “Y” makes the consonant sound at the beginning of words.
The consonant sound of “Y” is as in the words yellow, or yak.
Typically, in a one syllable words, the ”Y” at the end of the word makes the long “I” sound, as in the words cry, fry, try, sky, and byre (pronounced like the word buyer).
The short “Y” sound is just like the short “I” sound in the word Igloo.
Typically, in two syllable words the ”Y” at the end of the word makes the long “E” sound as in the words baby, story, and city.
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How do you pronounce sextillion and quintillion?
"Sextillion" is pronounced as "seks-TIL-yun," with the emphasis on the second syllable. "Quintillion" is pronounced as "kwin-TIL-yun," also emphasizing the second syllable. Both words follow the typical English pattern for large numbers, where the "-illion" ending is consistent.
How do you pronounce trireme?
Tran-meer (like the word "mere", rhyming with "here"), with the emphasis on the first syllable rather than the second.
How does one pronounce Carteret?
Carteret is pronounced as "kar-tuh-ret." The emphasis is typically on the first syllable, with the "t" in the second syllable sounding like a soft "t" rather than a hard "t." The final "et" is pronounced as "et," similar to the ending of "cabinet."
A dieresis indicates what kind of vowel sound?
A diaeresis is normally located above the second of two adjacent vowels. It indicates that the two sounds are to be pronounced separately, rather than as a diphthong. For example, 'naïve'.
How is ajoite pronounced?
Ajoite is pronounced as "ah-joe-ite." The emphasis is on the second syllable, "joe."
How do you pronounce Masai?
The word "Masai" is pronounced as "mah-sigh." The emphasis is on the second syllable, and the "ai" is pronounced like the letter "i."
How is Hijab pronounced?
"Hijab" is pronounced as "hee-jahb," with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "h" is pronounced softly, and the "j" is similar to the English "j" in "jam." The final "b" is pronounced clearly.
How do you pronounce demeanor?
The word "demeanor" is pronounced as dih-MEE-nər. The emphasis is on the second syllable, and the "d" is pronounced like the "d" in "dog." It rhymes with "arena" in the second syllable.
How is Lacoste prononced?
It is pronounced like, "Lah-cost".
How is rafiki pronounced?
Rafiki is pronounced as "rah-fee-kee" with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you pronounce the word fortuitous?
It is pronounced as "for-TOO-it-us" with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you pronounce Bruegel?
Brule is pronounced 'Brool' Brulee is pronounced 'Broo-lay' and the second e has an accent aigu.
