The American pronunciation of the word 'issue' is an instance of ________________type of assimilation?
Correct answer: C. Reciprocal
- A. Progressive
- B. Regressive
- C. Reciprocal
- D. None of the above
Explanation
In the American pronunciation of “issue,” /sj/ becomes /ʃ/, as in /ˈɪʃuː/. This is reciprocal or coalescent assimilation because the neighbouring sounds combine and mutually influence the resulting sound.
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