How do the British pronounce British?
Do British pronounce r?
GENERAL RULE
In British English (Uk, Australia, Caribbean, etc.) the letter R is only pronounced when followed by a vowel. In American English (the USA and Canada), people pronounce this letter always.
What words do British pronounce differently?
Words that are pronounced differently in the UK and in the US
| Word | UK pronunciation | US pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Water | WAH-ta | wodder |
| Schedule | SHED-ual | SKED-ual |
| Advertisement | uhd-VER-tis-ment | AD-ver-ties-ment |
| Mobile | MOH-bye-ul | MOH-buhl |
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Jan 26, 2021
Can and can’t pronunciation British?
In British English, we generally pronounce our t sounds more clearly than Americans, especially if we’re speaking carefully. But when we’re speaking casually and informally, we often don’t say them – just like Americans. I can(‘t). I can(‘t).