Pronunciation: /jɑːd drɑpɪŋ/
noun a linguistic phenomenon where the sound represented by the letter 'yod' is omitted in pronunciation
A1 Yod dropping is a common linguistic phenomenon.
A2 In some English dialects, yod dropping occurs in certain words.
B1 Students learning English as a second language may struggle with yod dropping.
B2 Yod dropping can affect the pronunciation of words in different accents.
C1 Linguists study the patterns and rules of yod dropping in various languages.
C2 Understanding yod dropping is essential for accurate phonetic transcription.
verb to omit or drop the sound represented by the letter 'yod' in pronunciation
A1 She yod drops when she sings.
A2 They yod drop their accents when speaking English.
B1 I have been practicing yod dropping in my pronunciation.
B2 Yod dropping is a common feature in many English dialects.
C1 The linguist explained the complex process of yod dropping in phonetics.
C2 His research on yod dropping in different languages has been widely acclaimed.
formal The linguistic phenomenon known as yod dropping occurs in certain dialects of English.
informal I noticed some yod dropping in his speech when he said 'tuna' instead of 'tune'.
slang Yod dropping is when you drop the 'y' sound in words like 'new' or 'tune'.
figurative In the world of phonetics, yod dropping is a hot topic of debate among linguists.
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