English usage and grammar@lemmy.caEnglish · 2 months ago

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English usage and grammar@lemmy.caEnglish · 2 months ago

How can I talk anymore? Is it time to start pronouncing the first “d” in Wednesday?

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The way I pronounce February has 2 R sounds but no A…am I broken?

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