How to pronounce "a matter of time" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /əˈmæɾɝəˈtaɪm/)
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a matter of time
/əˈmæɾɝəˈtaɪm/
RP: /əˈmætərəˈtaɪm/
Meaning: a matter of time
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What happens in this phrase
of→/ə/; GA flap matter
Example sentences
It's
a matter of time
.
Just
a matter of time
.
Only
a matter of time
.
It's only
a matter of time
.
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