ILE Posted 15 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation
Hamlet
Hi native speakers,
How should I pronounce the word 'Hamlet'?
hæm.l?t or hæm.lit?
Thanks.
Isabelle
How should I pronounce the word 'Hamlet'?
hæm.l?t or hæm.lit?
Thanks.
Isabelle
Top answer
lit
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The vowel is as in 'lit' - for two reasons. It's spelled 'e'. It's followed by 't'.
An unstressed vowel in English is usually dependent on the spelling of the vowel itself and on the consonant which follows.
See and follow the links.
CJ
An unstressed vowel in English is usually dependent on the spelling of the vowel itself and on the consonant which follows.
See and follow the links.
CJ
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