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In this video that the link is below, there is a phrase: "where I spoke in Egypt" ,time is about 0:12. I hear "where" as "w+schwa".Is that correct or my ear hearing wrongly?
Some people pronounce "where" and "ware/wear" the same, but others don't. One online dictionary shows a phonetic representation of "where" as [(h)wer], and gives the etymology as Old English hwǣr, of Germanic origin.DaveC426913 said:I heard "where" as if a homonym of ware.
The word "where" is pronounced as "wair" with a long "a" sound and a silent "h".
Yes, the pronunciation of "where" is slightly different in British and American English. In British English, it is pronounced as "wair" with a long "a" sound and a silent "h". In American English, it is pronounced as "hwhere" with a short "a" sound and a pronounced "h".
Yes, there are other variations in the pronunciation of "where" depending on the regional dialect. For example, in some parts of the United States, it is pronounced as "whar" with a short "a" sound and a silent "h". In some parts of the United Kingdom, it is pronounced as "wheer" with a long "e" sound and a silent "h".
To improve your pronunciation of "where", you can practice by listening to native speakers and mimicking their pronunciation. You can also use online resources or take a pronunciation class to learn the correct pronunciation.
One common mistake in the pronunciation of "where" is pronouncing the "h" sound, which is actually silent. Another mistake is pronouncing the "e" at the end, which should also be silent. It is important to listen carefully and practice to avoid these mistakes.