Prostomolotova Galina

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Shah March 8, 2014 4:45
Gabriel Sowrian March 7, 2014 15:50

Weak Vowel Sounds /i/ and /u/

There are two vowel sounds that we normally don’t see on the IPA chart. They are /i/ as in ‘carry’ /ˈkæri/ and /u/ as in ‘actual’ /ˈæktʃuəl/. These vowel sounds are called “Weak Vowels”.

1. Weak Vowel Sound /i/
The sounds represented by /ɪ/ and /i:/ must always be made different as in ‘sit’ /sɪt/ compared with ‘seat’ /si:t/. But the symbol /i/ represents a weak vowel sound that can compromise between the short vowel sound /ɪ/ and the long vowel sound /i:/. For example, the ending sound /i/ in the word ‘city’ /ˈsɪti/ is is longer than /ɪ/ but shorter than /i:/ in length.

2. Weak Vowel Sound /u/
Like in the above case, the vowel sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/ must always be made different as in ‘full’ /fʊl/ compared with ‘fool’ /fu:l/. But the weak vowel sound /u/ is longer than /ʊ/ but shorter than /u:/. For example, in the word 'usual' /ˈju:ʒuəl/ the /u/ is shorter than the /u:/ (but longer than /ʊ/).

For more details, follow the link below:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/encap/contactsandpeople/academic/tench/wea...
Shaheen March 5, 2014 16:40

Congrats Galina. It's nice to see your name on the list of star members.
Zakumi March 5, 2014 14:29

Sorry Galina, I don't know how I missed noticing that you were one of the star members too! So, congrats from me too! Must admit, when looking at your wall, you deserve the award! I'm still trying to figure out why they've decided to include me too! Have a great day!
Sam March 5, 2014 6:42

Hi friend

you aploaded my favorites songs :)))

your page just like a lovely Disco for me :)

thanks for your congratulation on my page . I don't know why they selected me as star member in this mount ! Whatever their reason is , this made me to come back to english club . My previous home full of wonderful friends . i hope to find more time in order to be active here and see lovely friends like you .

CO CO Heart :))))
Zakumi March 4, 2014 15:51

Thanks, Galina, for the good wishes. Have a good day!
Sandra March 2, 2014 18:11

Hi Galina! Thank you and congratulations, too!!

Have a nice day!
tawfeeq March 2, 2014 14:40

Hi Galina .Thank you endless times for you were , are ,and will be a very good friend of mine .Thank you as you never forget me and always shower me with your kindness .

That is you dear Galina .
Gabriel Sowrian March 1, 2014 18:55

How are you, Galina? It's been quite a while since I spoke to you the last time. I hope you're on the peak of your health and enjoying life. I could hardly wait to chat with you again. See you around!
Gabriel Sowrian March 1, 2014 18:26

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