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Why the pronunciation changes in the word read while spelling remains same?
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∙ 12y ago
Because English Language Is The Blend Of Different Languages... Many Of The Words Are Borrowed From French And Roman Language That Is Why The Words Are Pronounced According To Their Respective Origin...
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Why does read in present tense and read in past tense have the same spelling?
"Read" has the same spelling for present and past tense due to its history as an irregular verb in the English language. The pronunciation changes to "red" in the past tense to indicate the shift in time, while the spelling remains consistent.
Why is the k in the word know silent?
Once upon a time (300 to 500 years ago) it wasn't "silent", the pronunciation changed but the spelling didn't.
Why is it spelled corps but pronounced core?
The word "corps" comes from French and has maintained its original pronunciation, while the spelling has evolved in English. The silent "p" is a remnant of the word's French origin, and English speakers have retained the French pronunciation while adapting the spelling to English conventions.
Why is iron spelled the way it is?
The English spelling of words has evolved over time, influenced by historical factors such as the borrowing of words from other languages, sound changes, and spelling conventions. In the case of "iron," the spelling likely derives from its Old English form "īren," which in turn traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "īsarną." Changes in pronunciation and spelling conventions have led to the current spelling of "iron."
What is the difference between news and drama?
they are different in spelling and pronunciation,of course! news has only one syllable while drama has 2 syllables.
What happens to a temperature of a substance while a changing of state occurs?
As a substance changes state, the temperature remains constant.
What color is litmus paper when dipped into an alkaline solution?
blue litmus remains blue while red litmus changes to blue
How ice is isothermal?
yes it is an isothermal process because the temperature remains constant while the ice changes its state from solid to liquid.
What does the name buford mean?
"Ford Near the Castle." Actually, that is incorrect, and the site where you found that is as well. It is originally of french origin, and means something along the lines of beautiful castle or beautiful fortress. Exact interpretation is difficult due to several cultural influences that have affected/ modified it's spelling, pronunciation, etc. The original spelling was Beaufort, and while i don't remember if in England, Ireland or France.... there are still the remains of the castle that this name spurs from.
What makes the short a sound in laugh?
The AU spelling is from a Latin root, while the pronunciation is from the Old English, which was the onomatopoeia word hlæhhan (the root of the German word lachen).
How much would vocal cords grow during puberty?
This changes from person to person. That is why some people's voice changes a lot while other people's voice remains some what same.
Does the body temperature of a cold blooded changes or remains the same?
The body temperature of cold blooded animals changes with the ambient temperature, while warm blooded animals regulate their temperature internally.
