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This is the technology worth trillions of dollars huh (europe.pub)
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This is the technology worth trillions of dollars huh

Gemini seems to think Connecticut contains the letter D. It also seems to have forgotten Idaho exists, but honestly I don't think anyone would miss it.
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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (4 children)

This phenomenon is called "T flapping" and it is common in North American English. I got into an argument with my dad who insisted he pronounces the T's in 'butter' when his dialect, like nearly all North Americans pronounces the word as 'budder'.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

    budder is softer than t flapping. further forward with the tongue on the palate.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    It's an approximation, but the t is partially vocalized giving it a 'd' sound even if it's not made exactly the same way.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (1 child)

    i just thought we were getting technical about the linguistics. i got and use both words frequently, thought the distinction might be appreciated. the difference is so subtle we sometimes have to ask each other which one we're referring to. i'm willing to bet it shows up more on my face than in my voice.

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