English Pronunciation Tip of the Day
Tip 28
Category:
Affixes
Author: JAM
Berry and <-berry>
The word berry, when it is an independent word, is pronounced /"beri/, but when it is part of the compound name of a soft fruit it is usually pronounced /b@ri/ or /bri/.
| blackberry | /"bl{kbri/ |
| elderberry | /"eld@bri/ |
| raspberry | /"rA:zbri/ |
| strawberries | /"strO:briz/ |