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Dec 2022
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#197 Why British Say Wo'ta, Not 'Water' ...

Michael Lavers
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The glottal stop is a feature that is common in British English pronunciation where a sound (usually a T) changes quite drastically. In this podcast, I go over why we use it, how we use it, and if you need to use it too! Don't miss this episode!

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