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#69327
05/09/2002 7:24 AM
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stranger
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it is a frequently used word,but in fact i dont know how to read it..
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#69328
05/09/2002 8:07 AM
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Carpal Tunnel
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Hi Aji - if you meam how to make the sound, try this:
jjjjon~ruh
- where the first sound is the soft J that is nearly like the 'shhhhh' sound in wash, with the addition of 'voice' by vibrating your vocal chords instead of just breathing out.
If you mean its typical meaning, I suggest it is an artistic style or category - the word comes from the Latin word genus, suggesting 'birth or origin'.
I hope that helps a bit.
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#69329
05/09/2002 12:48 PM
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Because it is a word of French origin, it is not typical of English words. Few of our words pronounce the R at the back of the throat, as is done with Genre. If I may make a pun, it is almost in a genre of its own in English!
I am happy to see someone from China on this board!
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#69330
05/09/2002 1:14 PM
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#69331
05/09/2002 11:38 PM
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addict
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WELCOME  Aji! How exciting to have someone from China here.
I don't have any more answers to your question, but hopefully Geoff, Dr Bill (wwh) and Maverick have been able to help you out. Guys, was there a website mentioned a little while ago which had .wav files with pronounciation?
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#69332
05/09/2002 11:46 PM
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#69333
05/11/2002 3:53 AM
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stranger
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Thank you very much.
I am sorry that i didnt express well.
Yes,I wanted to ask the quetion about the pronunciation of genre.
(in chinese, read also means pronunce...)
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#69334
05/11/2002 2:39 PM
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Welcome Aji! Stay with us ... do not worry about making mistakes ...we make plenty of mistakes and we (English speakers) really should know better!
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#69335
05/11/2002 4:20 PM
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enthusiast
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we make plenty of mistakes If each of us knew everything already, what would we have to discuss or to ask?
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