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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:29 am Post subject: Reach Higher

Just wondering how you might say that (without it rhyming with 'retire,' which is my problem).

P.S. I must confess I sometimes agonize over where I put a simple Q like this: Chat or Learn? Rolls Eyes

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Bailey · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject:

Put an extra beat in between reach and higher. It's possible that you are saying it as one word...reachigher. Try saying reach a higher several times in a row, and then say reach higher. When you say reach a higher, you are dropping your tongue down and your mouth opens a little more, so that your mouth is in the position to say the word higher correctly.
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:28 pm Post subject:

Is the word "retire" in the sentence? Is that the problem?

Since "higher" DOES rhyme with the back half of "retire" - I'm not sure what you mean?
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bobsouer · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject:

Don G. · King's Row Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1071 Location: MA

I know what she means. When combined (quickly, especially), the words reach higher could easily come out sounding like retire. I think if you consciously try to hit the "h" a little harder, you will naturally separate the two words enough to make them more distinct.

Frank F · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:45 pm Post subject:

Emphasize the "ch" on 'reach' and you will also get a distinct separation between the two words.. i.e.: "reaCH higher".

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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:12 am Post subject:

I realize we are solving the world's problems with this exercise. Hooray!

Actually, it was a small query. I was saying that tag line the other day and, to me, it was melding into one word and sounded like a rhyme to 'retire.' It's just one of those regular clients who sends me various lines like that and I get the impression it matters little to him. It's what I hear, and it was bothering me on a Monday morning. Anyway, I'll bet it has run its course already on the tube, and I'm no longer wringing my hands.

Thanks for playing!
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