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British Vs American English. These two words are not pronounced the same.
Never pronounce the "R" at the end of words, until you watch this video to the end.
"R" is always silent at the end of words Umo Fred
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16/05/2026
What is the difference between homophones and heterophones?
Homophones are spelt differently but with the same sound. Examples are:
a. Two.... too,
b. Quay.... Key,
Etc,
While
Heterophones are spelt the same but with different sound and different meanings. Examples:
a. Minute..... minute
b. Tear .... Tear
N/B: I've already taught the correct pronunciation of these words in my videos. You can check them up here.
Happy weekend.
Umo Fred
We had a great time at our grandparent's house
Minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ vs Minute /maɪˈnjuːt/
We call them heteronyms (or heterophones).
Same spellings, but different pronunciations and different meanings.
13/05/2026
Never pronounce the "r" sound at the end of words in The British English.
It is usually silent.
Examples:
1. Water /ˈwɔː.tə(r)/,
2. Flower /flaʊə(r)/,
3. Leader /ˈliː.də(r),
And so many others.
The only way you can say the last "r" in words is, if the next word starts with a vowel sound.
This is the reason it is enclosed with a pair of parentheses. Example:
✅ Water is life.
Here, the next word after water is "is" and it starts with the vowel /I/. Therefore, the "r" can be said.
Is this lesson clear or should I make a video on it?
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Have a pleasant day.
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12/05/2026
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Shall we?