Re: k-like sounds in English and other European languages

"Peter T. Daniels" :

On Oct 11, 3:58 am, "wugi" <b...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
And then there is the softening process due to assimilation, eg
breakdown, pron. as breagdown.

I take it that happens in your Dutch accent? It doesn't happen in
English.

.... it-that .... it-doesn't ....

I half expected such reaction, but even you will admit that the
breakdown k
would behave differently from, say, the breakthrough or breakfast or
take a
break ones...

Why? How often does regressive assimilation cross a syllable boundary?

If you'll tell me nothing at all modulates at the above syllable contacts,
well, what one doesn't want to hear one won't...

guido google wugi


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