Timeline for Can I drop the /g/ sound in the pronunciation of longer? [duplicate]
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Feb 7, 2021 at 13:53 | history | duplicates list edited | tchrist♦ | duplicates list edited from Why does "singer" have /ŋ/ and "longer" have /ŋg/? [duplicate] to Strong /strɔːŋ/ → stronger /strɔːŋɡər/ - Why do we have to put an extra /g/ in front of /ər/? Is it a rule?, "English" pronounced as /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ ING-LISH [closed], Why does "singer" have /ŋ/ and "longer" have /ŋg/? [duplicate] | |
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Laurel♦ Rayan Khan tchrist♦ |
Duplicate of Why does "singer" have /ŋ/ and "longer" have /ŋg/? [duplicate] | |
Feb 7, 2021 at 13:51 | comment | added | tchrist♦ | @KillingTime I do not believe that this aspect varies by "which version of English" you use. The difference between singer and finger is universal to the best of my knowledge. | |
Feb 7, 2021 at 12:53 | comment | added | Rayan Khan | A duplicate of the question linked by Laurel, which is itself a duplicate of this question. | |
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Feb 7, 2021 at 12:35 | comment | added | Lala | @Laurel: Thank you! I've read that thread but still find it a bit unclear as I'd really want to know if /ˈlȯŋ-gər/ and /ˈlȯŋ ər/ are both accepted (equally)? | |
Feb 7, 2021 at 12:29 | vote | accept | Lala | ||
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Feb 7, 2021 at 12:29 | comment | added | Lala | I'd say as long as the version used by native English speakers. You said the answer will vary, this means both /ˈlȯŋ-gər/ and /ˈlȯŋ ər/ are accepted? | |
Feb 7, 2021 at 12:19 | answer | added | user410062 | timeline score: 0 | |
Feb 7, 2021 at 12:14 | comment | added | KillingTime | You're going to need to say which version of English you're using because the answer will vary. | |
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Feb 7, 2021 at 12:08 | history | asked | Lala | CC BY-SA 4.0 |