English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
More on mispronunciation in Nigerian English
The g in “gear” is pronounced like the g in great; not like the “j” in job.
The f in “of” is pronounced as /v/; not as /f/.
The c in “champagne” is pronounced like the sh in shoes; not like the ch in church.
The ea in breakfast are pronounced like the a in ate; not like the ea in break.
Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
Academic Advisor, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan;
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Doctoral Student of English, University of Ibadan.
