@theenglishcoach: The dictionary says this suffix is pronounced with a schwa… but that’s not how I say it in my accent. I use the /ɪ/ sound instead. And in fast, connected speech? I often drop the vowel sound completely. These are the kinds of pronunciation details you start to notice when you pay close attention: ✅ Words don’t always sound like they’re spelled ✅ People don’t always follow the dictionary ✅ And yes, there’s often more than one “correct” way to say a word—and still be understood If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level pronunciation tips and actually understand how English sounds work, my FREE 7-day Fluent Pronunciation Challenge is for you. You can get it here: https://englishfulltime.com/free-pronunciation-challenge AND— if you want the full FREE lesson from this video clip, you can get it here: https://englishfulltime.com/suffixes-pronunciation-cheatsheet #EnglishCoach #EnglishTips #englishpronunciation #LearnEnglish

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