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/ˈs t r ĭ n j ə n t/

strĭn-gent

Rule 1

Vowels usually say their short sound in a closed syllable.

Rule 2

G may soften to /j/ only when followed by E, I, or Y. Otherwise, G says /g/.

Rule 3

Any vowel may say one of the schwa sounds (/ə/) in an unstressed syllable.

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