Use of the long "a" in pronouncing the article

I was listening to Bush speak (or rather read) a statement a few minutes
ago. He pronounced the English indefinite article "a" as long and not like
"uh" which is how it's always done here.

It sounds kind of stilted when Bush pronounces it that way. And it
certainly doesn't sound Texan.

Is there anyplace in the U.S. where the indefinite article is ordinarily
pronounced long?

Just curious.

Joe Murphy
Boy Linguist
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  • Re: Use of the long "a" in pronouncing the article
    ... He pronounced the English indefinite article "a" as long and not ... It sounds kind of stilted when Bush pronounces it that way. ... Is there anyplace in the U.S. where the indefinite article is ordinarily ... Would you rather do a stressed shwa for emphasis? ...
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  • Re: Use of the long "a" in pronouncing the article
    ... On Sat, 29 Apr 2006 21:15:46 GMT, Alan wrote: ... He pronounced the English indefinite article "a" as long and not ... It sounds kind of stilted when Bush pronounces it that way. ... Is there anyplace in the U.S. where the indefinite article is ordinarily ...
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  • Re: Use of the long "a" in pronouncing the article
    ... "Joseph W. Murphy" wrote ... He pronounced the English indefinite article "a" as long and not ... It sounds kind of stilted when Bush pronounces it that way. ... Is there anyplace in the U.S. where the indefinite article is ordinarily ...
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  • Re: Use of the long "a" in pronouncing the article
    ... It sounds kind of stilted when Bush pronounces it that way. ... Is there anyplace in the U.S. where the indefinite article is ordinarily ... Would you rather do a stressed shwa for emphasis? ...
    (sci.lang)
  • Re: Use of the long "a" in pronouncing the article
    ... It sounds kind of stilted when Bush pronounces it that way. ... Is there anyplace in the U.S. where the indefinite article is ordinarily ... Would you rather do a stressed shwa for emphasis? ...
    (sci.lang)