light87
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Hi all teachers.
In the word tourist,in American English the first syllable is ˈtʊr (tʊr.ɪst),but in British English it is ˈtʊə (tʊə.rɪst).
"syllable is a basic unit of written and spoken language. It is a unit consisting of uninterrupted sound that can be used to make up words"
I want to know why it is different between American and British English.
Thank you
In the word tourist,in American English the first syllable is ˈtʊr (tʊr.ɪst),but in British English it is ˈtʊə (tʊə.rɪst).
"syllable is a basic unit of written and spoken language. It is a unit consisting of uninterrupted sound that can be used to make up words"
I want to know why it is different between American and British English.
Thank you
