Pronounce Sure #Shorts

What makes the pronunciation of 'sure' tricky in British English?

• The presence of the letter 'U'

• The presence of the letter 'E'

• The presence of the letter 'S'

• The presence of the letter 'R'

In non-rhotic British English, how is the letter 'R' typically treated?

• It is pronounced as 'Z'

• It is replaced with 'L'

• It is ignored

• It is pronounced strongly

What is a more posh way to pronounce 'sure'?

• Using a short vowel sound

• Using a diphthong

• Using a nasal sound

• Using a silent 'R'

Which of the following is a common pronunciation of 'sure' in everyday conversation?

• Sour

• Sire

• Sure

• Shore

How do most people pronounce 'sure'?

• As 'sour'

• As 'sire'

• As 'sure'

• As 'shore'