The word “restaurant” is pronounced as “RES-tuh-rawnt” in American English and “RES-tuh-rahnt” in British English. Here’s a breakdown of each syllable:
- “RES” – This syllable is pronounced like the word “res,” with a short e sound.
- “tuh” – This syllable is pronounced like the word “tuh,” with a short u sound.
- “rawnt” or “rahnt” – This syllable is pronounced with a short or long “aw” sound followed by a soft “nt” sound in American English, while in British English, it’s pronounced with a short “ah” sound followed by a soft “nt” sound.
To practice, try saying each syllable separately and then put them together smoothly.
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