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Is d silent in ......?
Pretty3
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Is d silent in ......?
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Hi,
Is the letter d silent in this word: gadget?
I heard many times on dictionary.com
I think it isn �t pronounced. What do you think ?
Thanks a lot. |
11 Nov 2014
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FrauSue
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The �d � modifies the �g � to a �j � - we don �t say "gaggit" but "gajit". So the �d � is technically silent but the �dg � together make a particular sound.
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11 Nov 2014
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danygera
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I would say that "gadget" does actually contain a "d" sound, but not using your vocal chords. It contains two sounds:
1. the "d" of "dog", phonetically (d) 2. the "j" of "television", phonetically (ʒ)
These two create a sound like in "jazz" or "Argentinian", which phonetically is written (dʒ).
Of course, accents differ in English and maybe someone has a different way of saying this, but this is what I would say.
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11 Nov 2014
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Pretty3
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Actually, these sounds �(dʒ) and �(ʒ).are difficult for Arab. |
11 Nov 2014
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MoodyMoody
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danygera is right; the "j" sound has the two parts he or she stated. I would say the "d" in gadget, judge, and other such words isn �t technically silent like silent "e" or the "b" in debt, but it is redundant or unnecessary for proper pronunciation. |
11 Nov 2014
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