Beginning in 1979, foreign investment led to spectacular economic development in Guangdong, particularly in the Special Economic Zones of SHENZHEN (Shen-chen), near Hong Kong; Zhuhai (Chu-hai), near Macao; and Shantou (Shan-t'o) near Taiwan.

Many (probably most) speakers realize it as [ø] or [œ] in other contexts as well. In Midi French, schwa is realized more frequently than in northern varieties, including in word-final position, where it generally (but not always) corresponds to […]

That fellow handles his bow like a crowkeeper

Here are a few suggestions: The Classic Armpit Fart: Put the open palm of your right hand under your left armpit. Cup the hand slightly. Now flap your left arm up and down, and squeeze the air, and fart noises, out from under your palm.