Tuesday, October 1, 2013

pronunciation - Flapping in British English

Flapping is typical for American English (e.g. better is usually pronounced /bɛɾər/ rather than /bɛtər/), but I've also heard a few British speakers using it (EDIT: e.g. David Cameron saying better off right here).





  • How common is it in British English?

  • Is it specific for any dialect or style?

  • Is it considered an Americanism? (not sure if that's a proper term for that)

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