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What's the name of this pronunciation guide
In dictionaries I see two guides for pronunciation. for example, for the word "ambiguity":
[am-bi-gyoo-i-tee]
AND
/ˌæmbɪˈgyuɪti/
I know the second one is named IPA. My question is, is there a ...
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Onomatopoeia Across Languages
Every language has its stock of onomatopoeic expressions, but they vary across nationalities and cultures.
For example, the American “bow wow” (a rapper’s name) has its Japanese equivalent in ...
