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KHAWLA ALZIOD
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Hello everyone , I would be grateful if anyone answered me this question ?
When we add the noun suffix " -ment " to some verbs such as : argue argument the e is deleted . excite excitement the e is not deleted . Is there a rule for this ?
Thanks for you all .
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18 Feb 2014
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a.antonides
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It has to do with pronunciation: magic E:-) Excitement needs the E to keep the �ai � �sound. When you remove it, it �ll sound like �i �. Hope it �s helpful. |
18 Feb 2014
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yanogator
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Good answer, a.antonides. I would say that argument and judgment are just exceptions to the rule. I can �t think of any others. Bruce |
18 Feb 2014
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