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Q: Use the IPA to transcribe the words 'barn' and 'borrow' as they would be pronounced in a non-rhotic Standard English Variety?

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To transcribe the words 'barn' and 'borrow' using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as they would be pronounced in a non-rhotic Standard English Variety, you need to consider the pronunciation rules typically associated with non-rhotic accents.

In non-rhotic accents, the "r" sound at the end of a word or before a consonant is not pronounced. Instead, the vowel that precedes it typically undergoes a change. For the words 'barn' and 'borrow,' the following transcriptions can be used:

1. 'barn': In non-rhotic accents, the "r" at the end of the word is not pronounced. So, the transcription for 'barn' in non-rhotic Standard English Variety would be /bɑːn/. The symbol /b/ represents the "b" sound, /ɑː/ represents the long "a" sound, and /n/ represents the "n" sound.

2. 'borrow': Similarly, in this case, the "r" in 'borrow' is not pronounced. Thus, the transcription for 'borrow' in non-rhotic Standard English Variety would be /ˈbɒroʊ/. The symbol /ˈb/ represents the "b" sound, /ɒ/ represents the short "o" sound, and /roʊ/ represents the "roh" sound.

Remember, understanding the pronunciation rules of non-rhotic accents and having familiarity with the IPA chart is essential for accurate transcriptions.