Which one is better? Oxford or Cambridge pronucition ?

paksu · Post by **paksu** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:16 pm

i have problems in deciding which version of pronucition to use.

DIRECT

The cambridge
direct ( dairekt)

The Oxford

direct (direkt, di-/ )

which version to teach ?

Thanks

lolwhites · Post by **lolwhites** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:43 pm

Frankly, it makes no difference which one you teach. Both will be accepted and understood by native speakers so I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it. It might even be worth pointing out to your students that if they visit English-speaking countries they will hear both, maybe even from the same speaker.

call-centertrainer · Post by **call-centertrainer** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 3:53 pm

The Cambridge Pronunciation of 'Direct' is definitely in tune with global/neutral accent of english.

Senorita Daniels · Post by **Senorita Daniels** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 12:13 am

I agree with lolwhites. Just teach the dialect and accent from where you are now, and all native speakers will understand the student no matter which the student knows.