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Re: How to write phonetic pronunciations for a glossary

Firstly, don't use CH to transcribe a velar fricative. To an English speaker, "ch" means a postalveolar affricate, so you would then be in the position of having to provide a gloss for your gloss. Use...

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With any glossary intended for the masses, I would avoid linguistic jargon and tools of the trade like IPA. You're never going to get a pronunciation guide that is accurate for everyone--people just...

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How to write phonetic pronunciations for a glossary

The project I'm writing for NaNo is set in Ireland and deals quite heavily with old lore and traditions, so though there aren't a lot of them, there's a smattering of Gaelic words that pop up...

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