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English British vs American vs Irish English
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phonetic spelling
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Sure — give me the word or phrase you want written in phonetic spelling, and I’ll transcribe it using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) or a simpler sound;based style if you prefer.

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Irish, vs British vs American and dialects word consider  phonetic spelling,
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Great — “consider” is a fun one because its vowel quality shifts noticeably across accents. Here’s a clean, side;by;side look at how Irish, British, American, and a few dialect variants pronounce it.

; Phonetic spelling of “consider” across accents
;; Irish English (General Irish)
IPA: /k;n;s;d;r/

Notes:

The /;/ vowel is often a bit tenser than in British English.

Final -er is pronounced clearly, not reduced to schwa as much as in British English.

;; British English (Received Pronunciation)
IPA: /k;n;s;d;/

Notes:

Non;rhotic: the final r is not pronounced.

The first syllable con; is a reduced schwa /k;n/.

;; American English (General American)
IPA: /k;n;s;d;r/

Notes:

Rhotic: the final r is fully pronounced.

Vowels are similar to Irish English, but the /;/ may be slightly more relaxed.

; Dialect variations
;; Dublin (Modern Urban Dublin English)
IPA: /k;n;s;d;/

Notes:

More American;like rhoticity in younger speakers.

;; Northern England (e.g., Manchester, Leeds)
IPA: /k;n;s;d;/

Notes:

Similar to RP but with a slightly tenser /;/ and sometimes a shorter schwa.

;; Scottish English
IPA: /k;n;s;d;r/

Notes:

Rhotic like American and Irish.

Vowels are generally tenser; the schwa may be less reduced.

;; Southern American English
IPA: /k;n;s;d;/

Notes:

Final -er may sound more like /;/ with a drawn;out quality.

; Quick comparison table
Accent IPA Rhotic? Key Feature
Irish /k;n;s;d;r/ Yes Clear final r
British RP /k;n;s;d;/ No Dropped r
American /k;n;s;d;r/ Yes Relaxed vowels
Scottish /k;n;s;d;r/ Yes Tense vowels
Northern England /k;n;s;d;/ No Tighter /;/
US Southern /k;n;s;d;/ Yes Drawn;out /;/
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I have understand  s  in consider in irish like litl sh
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You’re picking up on something real — in some Irish accents, the /s/ in consider can sound a bit like a soft “sh;ish” sound, but it’s not actually /;/. It’s a subtle effect caused by palatalization.

Let’s break it down clearly.

;; Why “s” in consider can sound a bit like “sh” in Irish English
; The key idea: palatalized /s/
In many Irish accents, especially Dublin and eastern varieties, the /s/ before a high front vowel like /;/ becomes slightly palatalized.

That means:

the tongue moves a bit closer to the hard palate

the airflow becomes slightly more “hissy”

the sound shifts toward /;/ but does not become a full “sh”

So instead of:
/s/ (clean hiss)

You get something closer to:

/s;/ (a lightly “y;colored” s)

This can make it seem like:

“con;shider”
…but it’s really just a bright, palatal s, not a true /;/.

; IPA comparison for the “s” in consider
Accent IPA for “s” Notes
Irish (General) /s;/ Slight palatalization ; “sh;ish” quality
British RP /s/ Plain s, no palatalization
American /s/ Plain s, sometimes slightly voiced between vowels
Scottish /s/ Very crisp, non;palatal
; What it sounds like in practice
Irish English:

/k;n;s;;d;r/ 
; “con;syih;der” with a bright, slightly “sh;ish” s

British English:

/k;n;s;d;/ 
; clean “s”

American English:

/k;n;s;d;r/ 
; clean “s”, sometimes a bit softer

; Why your ear hears “sh”
Because palatalized /s/ has:

more high;frequency hiss

a slight “y” quality

a tongue position closer to /;/

So your brain goes:

“Hmm… that’s not a normal s… is it a little sh?”

Totally normal perception.

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Thanks!
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You’re welcome — and I love how closely you’re listening to those subtle Irish sounds. That kind of attention to detail is exactly what sharpens your ear for accents.

If you ever want to explore more “almost;sh” sounds in Irish English — like the palatalized t, d, or n — or compare how other dialects shift consonants, I’m always up for diving deeper.





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have we in irish breaking word  endes
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You’re asking a really interesting question about Irish English phonology — specifically whether Irish speakers “break” or change word endings.
Yes, they absolutely do, and it’s one of the features that makes Irish English sound so distinctive.

Let me unpack it in a way that’s easy to hear and feel.

;; Do Irish speakers “break” word endings?
Yes — Irish English often has clearer, more pronounced, and less;reduced endings than British English. This comes from the influence of the Irish language (Gaeilge), which does not reduce vowels the way English does.

Here are the main patterns.

; 1. Irish English keeps final consonants stronger
In many Irish accents, final consonants are:

fully pronounced

not softened

not dropped

Examples:

Word British RP Irish English
consider /k;n;s;d;/ (no final r) /k;n;s;d;r/ (clear r)
better /;b;t;/ /;b;t;r/
cold /k;;ld/ (often softened) /ko;ld/ (strong L and D)
Irish English is rhotic, so the r at the end is always pronounced.

; 2. Less vowel reduction at the end of words
In British English, many endings become a weak schwa /;/.
In Irish English, the vowel stays fuller.

Examples:

sofa

British: /;s;;f;/

Irish: /;so;fa/ (clear “fa”)

comma

British: /;k;m;/

Irish: /;k;ma/

This makes Irish English sound more open and musical.

; 3. Palatalization at the end of words
Just like the “sh;ish” s you noticed in consider, Irish English often adds a palatal touch to final consonants, especially:

t

d

n

l

This comes from Irish Gaelic, which has “slender” (palatalized) consonants.

Examples:

bit ; sounds like /b;;t;/

did ; /d;;d;/

hill ; /h;l;/

man ; /man;/

It’s not “breaking” the ending — it’s coloring it.

; 4. No dropping of final -g
Irish English keeps the g in “-ing” endings:

British: runnin’ ; /;r;n;n/

Irish: running ; /;r;n;;/ (clear g)

; 5. Clearer syllable boundaries
Irish English tends to separate syllables more cleanly, instead of blending them.

Example:

consider

British: con;SIH;duh

Irish: con;SIH;der (each syllable more distinct)

This may be what you mean by “breaking” the word.

; So the short answer:
Yes — Irish English often keeps, strengthens, or palatalizes word endings instead of reducing or dropping them. This gives Irish English its crisp, musical sound.

If you want, I can show you:

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not dropped translate into German  please and about endings in Dublin
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Sure — let’s take this step by step so it’s clear and useful.

;; Translation of “not dropped” into German
In the context of pronunciation, “not dropped” means that a sound is not omitted or not left out.

The best German translations are:

„nicht weggelassen“

„nicht ausgelassen“

„nicht verschluckt“ (more colloquial, used for speech sounds)

So the sentence:

“The final consonant is not dropped.”

becomes:

„Der Endkonsonant wird nicht weggelassen.“

;; About word endings in Dublin English
Dublin English has some distinctive features when it comes to endings:

; 1. Rhoticity — the final R is pronounced
Dublin English is rhotic, so:

better ; /;b;t;r/

consider ; /k;n;s;d;r/

In German terms:
Das „r“ am Wortende wird nicht weggelassen.

; 2. Clearer consonants at the end
Dublin speakers often pronounce final consonants more clearly than British RP:

cold ; strong /ld/

hand ; clear /d/

German explanation:
Endkonsonanten werden deutlicher ausgesprochen und nicht verschluckt.

; 3. Less vowel reduction
Dublin English keeps vowels fuller at the end:

sofa ; /;so;fa/ (not /;s;;f;/)

comma ; /;k;ma/

German explanation:
Die Endvokale werden weniger reduziert und klingen voller.

; 4. Palatalization
Dublin English often adds a slight “y;colouring” to consonants, especially before front vowels:

t, d, n, l can sound slightly “slender”
(influenced by Irish Gaelic)

German explanation:
Einige Endkonsonanten haben eine leichte Palatalisierung („j;F;rbung“).

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vs American`?
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Absolutely — let’s compare Irish English vs American English specifically in how they handle word endings. This is a great contrast because the two accents share some features (both are rhotic), but they sound very different because of vowel quality, consonant clarity, and rhythm.

;; Irish English vs ;; American English: Word Endings
; 1. Final R (rhoticity)
Both accents pronounce the final R, but the quality is different.

Irish English
Clear, tight, “bunched;but;fronted” /r/

Often sounds brighter and more forward

Example: 
better ; /;b;t;r/ (crisp, light r)

American English
Retroflex or bunched /;/

Heavier, more “rounded” r;sound

Example: 
better ; /;b;;;/ (with a tapped /t/)

; 2. Final consonants
Irish English
Consonants at the end are very clear

Often not softened

Sometimes slightly palatalized (especially t, d, n, l)

Examples:

cold ; /ko;ld/ (strong L and D)

did ; /d;;d;/ (slight “y;colouring”)

American English
Final consonants are pronounced, but:

L is darker (velarized)

T often becomes a flap /;/ between vowels

D is softer

Examples:

cold ; /ko;ld/ (dark L)

better ; /;b;;;/ (t ; flap)

; 3. Vowel reduction at the end
Irish English
Much less reduction

Final vowels stay fuller, clearer

Examples:

sofa ; /;so;fa/

comma ; /;k;ma/

American English
Stronger reduction to schwa /;/

More relaxed endings

Examples:

sofa ; /;so;f;/

comma ; /;k;m;/

; 4. -ing endings
Irish English
Keeps the g 
; /;;/

American English
Also keeps the g, but the vowel is different
; /i;/ or /;;/ depending on region

Examples:

running

Irish: /;r;n;;/

American: /;r;n;;/

; 5. Syllable boundaries
Irish English
More separated, clearer syllables

Less blending

American English
More connected, smoother flow

More reduction and linking

Example: consider

Irish: con;SIH;der (clear syllables)

American: cun;SIH;der (more blended)

; Quick summary
Feature Irish English American English
Final R Light, clear Heavy, retroflex
Final consonants Crisp, sometimes palatalized Softer, dark L, flaps
Vowel endings Full, unreduced Reduced to schwa
-ing endings Clear /;/ Clear /;/, different vowel
Rhythm More syllable;timed More stress;timed
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vs T S L  S M N how hard
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You’re asking how Irish vs American English differ in the hardness or clarity of the consonants T, S, L, S, M, N — especially at the ends of words.
That’s a great question, because these consonants behave very differently across the two accents.

Let’s break it down cleanly and compare them one by one.

; Irish vs American English: How “hard” the consonants are
;; Irish English (especially Dublin)
Consonants are crisper, sharper, and often less reduced.

Some consonants are palatalized (a slight “y;colouring”).

Endings are not softened or “swallowed”.

;; American English
Consonants are often softer, more relaxed, and sometimes blurred.

More vowel reduction ; endings feel lighter.

More flapping (especially T and D).

; Consonant;by;Consonant Comparison
T
Irish
Clear, sharp /t/

Sometimes palatalized before front vowels ; /t;/

At word end: not softened

Examples:

bit ; /b;;t;/

cat ; /kat/ (crisp)

American
Between vowels ; flap /;/ 
better ; /;b;;;/

At word end ; softer, sometimes unreleased
cat ; /k;t;/

Hardness: Irish T is much harder.

S
Irish
Often slightly palatalized before /i/ or /;/ ; “bright” S
consider ; /k;n;s;;d;r/

Very clear at word end

American
Plain /s/

Sometimes slightly voiced between vowels

Hardness: Irish S is brighter and sharper.

L
Irish
Often clear L even at the end
cold ; /ko;ld/ (fronted L)

American
Dark L at the end
cold ; /ko;;d/ (backed, velarized)

Hardness: Irish L is clearer; American L is heavier and darker.

M
Irish
Very clear, fully articulated

No reduction at word end

American
Also clear, but endings may be slightly softer due to vowel reduction

Hardness: Similar, but Irish feels a bit crisper.

N
Irish
Often palatalized before front vowels ; /n;/
seen ; slight “ny” quality

Clear at word end

American
Plain /n/

Softer endings due to schwa reduction

Hardness: Irish N is brighter and more forward.

Summary Table
Consonant Irish English American English Hardness
T crisp, sometimes palatal flap /;/, soft Irish harder
S bright, palatalized plain, softer Irish harder
L clear L dark L Irish clearer
M crisp softer Irish slightly harder
N palatalized /n;/ plain /n/ Irish brighter
; Short answer
Irish English has harder, clearer, more forward consonants, especially T, S, L, N.
American English has softer, more relaxed, more blended consonants.

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explain how to produce the Irish versions

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Speed of speaking vs England vs America
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You’re tapping into a classic perception difference — and it’s not just your imagination. Irish, English, and American speakers really do differ in average speaking speed, but the reasons are more interesting than just “fast” or “slow.”

Here’s a clear, engaging breakdown.

;; Speaking Speed: Ireland vs England vs America
;; Irish English
Perceived as: FAST + rhythmic

Why it feels fast:

Irish English uses less vowel reduction, so more syllables are fully pronounced.

Consonants are crisper, which makes speech sound rapid;fire.

The rhythm is closer to syllable;timed (like French), so each syllable gets similar weight.

Dublin English especially has a quick, lively tempo.

Example:

“I didn’t see him”
Irish: I DID;n’t SEE;um (all syllables clear)

;; England (British English)
Perceived as: slower, smoother, more relaxed

Why it feels slower:

British English (RP and southern accents) uses heavy vowel reduction ; fewer “full” syllables.

More linking and blending between words.

Rhythm is strongly stress;timed: stressed syllables are long, unstressed ones shrink.

Example:

“I didn’t see him”
British: I di’n(t) SEE ’im (lots of reduction)

Northern English accents can be faster, but still not as rapid as Irish.

;; American English
Perceived as: medium speed, very smooth

Why it feels medium:

Americans reduce vowels like the British, but not as aggressively.

Strong use of flapping (t ; d sound) makes speech flow quickly.

Rhythm is stress;timed but with more even pacing than British English.

Example:

“I didn’t see him”
American: I di;dn SEE;um (smooth, blended)

; Overall comparison
Accent Perceived Speed Why
Irish Fastest Clear syllables, crisp consonants, lively rhythm
American Medium Smooth flow, moderate reduction
British (England) Slowest Heavy reduction, long stressed syllables
; Why people think Irish is fastest
Because Irish English:

keeps more syllables intact

uses less schwa

has bright consonants

has a musical, quick rhythm

So even if the actual syllables per second are similar, it sounds faster.

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Dublin vs Belfast vs Cork

London vs Manchester vs Liverpool

American Southern vs New York vs California

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smooth translate into German, please
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Of course — “smooth” has a few good German equivalents depending on the meaning you want.

;; Best translations of “smooth”
weich — soft, gentle

geschmeidig — flexible, flowing, elegant

sanft — gentle, mild

glatt — smooth surface

fl;ssig — fluent, flowing (speech)

;; For speaking style (your context)
The best translation is:

„fluessig“ or „geschmeidig“
So if you say:

“American English sounds smooth.”

In German:

„Amerikanisches Englisch klingt fluessig.“ 
or
„Amerikanisches Englisch klingt geschmeidig.“

If you want, I can also translate full sentences about speech rhythm or accent differences


Dublin vs Belfast vs Cork  English

London vs Manchester vs Liverpool

American Southern vs New York vs California
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Let’s map this out clearly and vividly — three countries, nine cities, nine very different sound worlds. You’re essentially asking for a cross;accent comparison of Ireland, England, and the U.S. I’ll break it into clean sections so you can hear the differences in your mind.

;; Ireland: Dublin vs Belfast vs Cork
Dublin
Rhythm: fast, lively, modern

Vowels: fronted, sometimes “tight”

Consonants: light palatalization (t, d, n, l)

Overall feel: urban, bright, slightly American;influenced in younger speakers

Example vibe: “How are you?” ; “How’re ya?”

Belfast
Rhythm: punchy, staccato

Vowels: very distinctive — “price” ; “prahce”, “mouth” ; “mehth”

Consonants: strong, clear, sometimes glottal t

Overall feel: sharp, energetic, unmistakably Northern

Example vibe: “I know” ; “Ah noo”

Cork
Rhythm: sing;song, melodic

Vowels: long, rounded, musical

Consonants: softer than Dublin or Belfast

Overall feel: warm, bouncy, very musical

Example vibe: “I don’t know” ; “I dohhn’t knawh”

;; England: London vs Manchester vs Liverpool
London (Modern / Estuary)
Rhythm: smooth, relaxed

Vowels: strong reduction (schwa everywhere)

Consonants: glottal T common (“water” ; “wa’er”)

Overall feel: laid;back, blended

Example vibe: “I didn’t do it” ; “I di’n do it”

Manchester
Rhythm: steady, slightly faster than London

Vowels: flatter, more northern (“bus” ; “boos”)

Consonants: clearer T than London

Overall feel: firm, direct

Example vibe: “cup” ; “cuhp” (not “cap”)

Liverpool (Scouse)
Rhythm: very musical, rising intonation

Vowels: nasal, fronted (“book” ; “bewk”)

Consonants: strong /h/, lenited /t/

Overall feel: bouncy, instantly recognizable

Example vibe: “I know” ; “Ay knohh”

;; United States: Southern vs New York vs California
Southern (General Southern)
Rhythm: slow, drawn;out

Vowels: diphthongs stretched (“time” ; “taaahm”)

Consonants: soft, smooth

Overall feel: warm, melodic

Example vibe: “I might go” ; “Ah maht goh”

New York
Rhythm: fast, punchy

Vowels: tense, raised (“coffee” ; “caw;fee”)

Consonants: strong R, strong T

Overall feel: energetic, sharp

Example vibe: “talk” ; “tawk”

California (General West Coast)
Rhythm: relaxed, even

Vowels: fronted (“dude” ; “dyood”)

Consonants: smooth, lots of linking

Overall feel: chill, open, neutral;sounding

Example vibe: “totally” ; “toh;duh;lee”

; Ultra;short summary
Region Fastest Most melodic Most reduced vowels Sharpest consonants
Ireland Dublin Cork Dublin (least reduction) Belfast
England Manchester Liverpool London Manchester
USA New York Southern California New York
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R;sounds

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English British, vs American- vs Irish English,