TCC
Joined: 16 Oct 2006
Posts: 15
|
 Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:36 am Post subject: pronunciation of "spelling" and "cellular&quo |
 |
|
Hi,
I get confused with the pronunciation of the word �spelling�.
In present tense, it's "spell", with one L sound. In progressive tense, ing is added. So, besides the one L sound, we should add an "ing" sound, right?
In other words, it has one L sound, not two. Because "L" sound can link with "ing" sound, it should sound like "spe-lling". I mean, sounds like, not spell as.
But many people say it as spel-ling, with two L sounds: First, they say "spel"; then, "ling". I don't know why.
Which one is correct?
The same problem occurs in the word cellular.
Thank you in advence for you help. |
|
Bob S.
Joined: 29 Apr 2004
Posts: 1767
Location: So. Cal
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:09 am Post subject: Re: pronunciation of "spelling" and "cellular |
|
|
| TCC wrote: |
| But many people say it as spel-ling, with two L sounds: First, they say "spel"; then, "ling". I don't know why. |
Because when people are speaking at native level speed, you should not hear the difference.
One "L" sound vs. two "L" sound? I haven't heard of that before.
_________________
"It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood." -- Karl Popper |
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
