The discussion revolves around the concept of tense and lax consonants in English, questioning their existence and characteristics. Participants explore whether these properties depend on individual pronunciation and seek to identify specific consonants classified as tense or lax.
Participants express differing views on the relevance of the discussion to the forum's focus, and there is no consensus on the classification of consonants as tense or lax.
The discussion lacks input from linguists or language teachers, which may limit the depth of analysis on the topic. Additionally, the relationship between pronunciation and consonant classification remains unresolved.
Yes. If you want to learn classical BBC English then listen to Christopher Hitchens. Probably the most beautiful orator I have ever come across.fxdung said:
