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Jul 2016
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212: /r+ɚ/ “explore” into “explorer”

SEATTLE LEARNING ACADEMY
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Adding /ɚ/ (schwa+r) to an /r/ can be difficult. Make it into two syllables, but don't add a vowel sound between. Learn how here! By Seattle Learning Academy. Transcripts on pronuncian.com. 
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