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pronounciation of "opposite"
When you pronounce the word, is it "[ˈɒpəzɪt]" or "[ˈɒbəzɪt]"? "/p/" or "/b/"?
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Aug 24, 2012 1:45 AM
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p 当然是 p 音 不可能发 b 音
August 24, 2012
I think when "opposite" is spoken quickly, it comes out closer to "obbisite", which might be giving you confusion when hearing it spoken quickly. To be more specific, I think the "p" is not being aspirated when spoken quickly. There is probably regional variation as well.
As others have said, stick with 'p' pronunciation, for more standardized English.
August 24, 2012
its pronounced with the p
August 24, 2012
Use the "p" sound.
I'm trying to think of any case where a double-p is pronounced anything other than "p". No luck.
August 24, 2012
It is /p/.
August 24, 2012
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