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| − | The traditional British English pronunciation has the first syllable rhyming with 'sea' - 'ZEE-bra' | + | The traditional British English pronunciation has the first syllable rhyming with 'sea' - 'ZEE-bra' {{SAMPA|"zi:brA}}. The American pronunciation, which has the first syllable rhyming with 'said' or 'bed' {{SAMPA|"zEbrA}}, is becoming more common in the UK. Jones says that this is especially true of the 'zebra crossing' to help pedestrians cross roads more safely. |
Older speakers prefer the traditional - and academic teachers are often older than their students. | Older speakers prefer the traditional - and academic teachers are often older than their students. | ||
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Revision as of 16:44, 21 June 2007
The traditional British English pronunciation has the first syllable rhyming with 'sea' - 'ZEE-bra' SAMPA: /"zi:brA/. The American pronunciation, which has the first syllable rhyming with 'said' or 'bed' SAMPA: /"zEbrA/, is becoming more common in the UK. Jones says that this is especially true of the 'zebra crossing' to help pedestrians cross roads more safely.
Older speakers prefer the traditional - and academic teachers are often older than their students.
