Proper Pronunciation Guide
suddenly
[
sʌd̚ ṇ li]
Tips:
- Stop-but-do-not-explode the letter “d”—/d̚/—and release the air on the following syllabic “n”—/n̩/, which alone forms the second syllable.
- Be sure to voice the stopped “d” or it will sound like a stopped “t” —/t̚/— and also shorten the preceding vowel.
Practice Sentences:
| He suddenly appeared in the midst of the crowd. | |
| He stopped the car suddenly to avoid hitting a deer. |