What words are pronounced differently in UK?
“Both also can”
| Word | British Pronunciation | American Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Advertisement | uhd-VER-tis-muhnt | AD-ver-ties-muhnt |
| 2. Bald | bor-ld | bold |
| 3. Clique | cleek | clik |
| 4. Either | eye-thuh | ee-thuhr |
Why pronunciation of but and put is different?
The pronunciation of put and but is different as there is different consonant in the starting of the word which changes it’s pronunciation. The p letter gives ‘pah’ sound. Whereas b letter gives ‘bah’ sound.
Is T silent in British English?
Most native English speakers do pronounce the t. It’s standard in pretty much all American dialects and in most British dialects. In some dialects, most notably Cockney, the t sound is converted to a glottal stop.
What does but mean in the English language?
English Language Learners Definition of but (Entry 3 of 3) : a reason someone gives for not doing or agreeing with something See the full definition for but in the English Language Learners Dictionary
What is the plural of but?
7. plural noun. You use buts in expressions like ‘no buts’ and ‘ifs and buts’ to refer to reasons someone gives for not doing something, especially when you do not think that they are good reasons.
How do you use the word buts?
You use buts in expressions like ‘ no buts ‘ and ‘ ifs and buts ‘ to refer to reasons someone gives for not doing something, especially when you do not think that they are good reasons. ‘B-b-b-b-but’ I stuttered.—’Never mind the buts,’ she ranted.
What is the synonym of but?
Synonyms for but. Synonyms: Conjunction. except (also excepting), only, saving, yet. Synonyms: Preposition. apart from, aside from, bar, barring, beside, besides, except (also excepting), except for, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside, outside of, save, saving.