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The thing is, "debt" and "det" can be pronounced very slightly differently without claiming that you're "pronouncing the b". A "b" sound is very distinct in En
by SamBam 5y ago
The thing is, "debt" and "det" can be pronounced very slightly differently without claiming that you're "pronouncing the b".
A "b" sound is very distinct in English, involving a closing of the lips.
If "debt" were instead spelled "deht" (and pronounced exactly the same), readers would claim that they "pronounce the h".
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- micromacrofoot 5y agoI wouldn't go as far to say that the "b" is fully pronounced, I agree, but it's almost like it starts to be pronounced... it kind of softens the "t"?