Answer to Question #253649 in English for Mooks

Question

Give two pronunciation variances of the following three words. In each case transcribe
the two pronunciations and then state whether the difference is in the vowels, consonants
or stress placement.
1. laboratory, 2. schedule and 3. clerk

Answer 1

The pronunciation variance in the following is either in American English or British. As for schedule, the differences in pronunciation are seen in the consonant. The word can be either transcribed as [ʃɛdjuːl] and [skɛdʒuːl]. As for clerk, the difference is in the vowel. The word is transcribed as either [klɝk] or [klɐːk]. As for laboratory, the difference is in the vowel.