What is the /ū/ sound in English symbol?
May 16, 2019 · In the American Accent Training, it shows /ū/ (a line over u) is a tense vowel, and takes "smooth" as an example. However, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, it should …
/u/ and /uː/ in pronunciation - English Language & Usage Stack …
Apr 13, 2017 · 0 What is the regularity of appearance of /uː/ and /u/ (or /ʊ/ in RP)? How can I be most sure deducing from spelling alone, that, say, "ooze" is pronounced /uːz/ and "wool" as …
Why does the pronunciation of "U" vary in English?
The letter U is pronounced differently in different words such as Umbrella and Utensils, as well as when it is Used inside of words such as stUdent and stUdy. Can I please have a grammatical …
U vs. Non-U words in contemporary British English
Sep 30, 2019 · The Wikipedia page on U and non-U English describes the nature of these two "sociolects" and gives a number of examples in a table. What I find intriguing is that most of …
Letter U in American English vs British English [duplicate]
Mar 8, 2019 · Why was the letter 'U' dropped from many words such as colour, odour etc? And also why is the letter 'l' spelt as a singular, when in British English it's used as a double 'll' in …
Origin and use of the abbreviation 'u' for ‘you’
6 The letter u is used in text messaging and internet and other written slang to denote 'you', by virtue of both being pronounced /juː/. (Wikipedia) When and by whom was the letter "u" first …
Principles in the use of letters 'b', 'u' and 'v' in Early Modern ...
Jul 8, 2015 · Keep in mind that typesetting mimicked handwriting, and in handwritten script the character v, for instance, would be written differently depending on whether it was at the start …
"Free of" vs. "Free from" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 15, 2017 · The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a man of action but can any man of U.N.C.L.E. be a man from distinction? A man of God might be on a mission from God but can the man, not the …
Why is the letter 'Q' almost always followed by the letter 'U'?
Feb 12, 2011 · Is there a particular rule that states that q should always be followed by a u? Because in certain cases like Qatar, or qawwali, this so-called rule is violated. What do you …
Is it “P.U.” or “pew” (regarding stinky things)? [closed]
May 5, 2017 · p.u. An exclamtion denoting the presence a vile or unpleasant odor. " P.U.," either use deodorant or keep your arms down! I knew that B.O. stood for body odor and I think I …