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silverlokk
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A few common mispronunciations
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November 14, 2009, 03:45:50 PM »
covet
-- accent is on the first syllable
govern
-- accent also on the first syllable
precedent
-- almost sounds like president,
not
precede-ent
Doubters, check the dictionary
Any others?
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justineoaker
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Re: A few common mispronunciations
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April 09, 2010, 06:49:23 PM »
Thanks for clearing these words. This is really helpful for our Asian members. Thanks.
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