| The American Heritage® Book of English Usage. |
A Practical and Authoritative Guide to Contemporary English. 1996.
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7. Pronunciation Challenges: Confusions and Controversy
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| § 24. athlete |
The pronunciation ( th´ -l t´´) is an example of intrusion, a phonological process that involves the addition or insertion of an extra sound within a word or between words in speech. Most people pronounce athlete (th´lt´´), with just two syllables. | 1 |
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