
Spanish speakers could say voiced last consonants as voiceless, which changes the meaning. Here are ten examples:
Target Word | Intended Sound | Spanish-Influenced Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
bad | /bæd/ | /bæt/ |
robe | /roʊb/ | /roʊp/ |
dog | /dɔɡ/ | /dɔk/ |
cab | /kæb/ | /kæp/ |
seed | /siːd/ | /siːt/ |
bag | /bæɡ/ | /bæk/ |
ride | /raɪd/ | /raɪt/ |
code | /koʊd/ | /koʊt/ |
log | /lɔɡ/ | /lɔk/ |
bead | /biːd/ | /biːt/ |