Should I use hyphen here? Reread or re-read?
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Hi Prokop, The best more clarified way is to use hyphen, however both ways would be correct in a sentence. Hope this helps you in your learning journey:)
The hyphen is necessary.
Yes, you should use the hypen here.
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Hi, both are correct you may use them in a sentence.
Both ways are correct. Best wishes on your English journey.
You can choose not to use hyphen, either way is correct.
Hey, you can use either one. Retake can be hyphenated and contains two syllables "re-take". I hope this explanation clarifies your concern, Prokop. 👌
You can use both forms. just don't switch it up in between sentences
Hello prokop; Either is fine. Reread (solid) and Re-read ( hyphenated) are used in equal measures and in all writings . But remember once you start using one version, stick to it throughout the copy. The modern trend is to go less on internal word hyphenations , but there are exceptions of course. Now if you are typing and if the margin are not adjusted as justified, the word will not hyphenate, whereas right justified will separate as Re-Read.
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Not so genius, but this has worked with my Asian and Latino students: Substitute all "Th-" in words with a "D-", as it is an easier starting point e.g. instead of "The", ask them to say De(almost like a form of pidgin english: de boi VS the boy). Its a matter of throat to tongue, where sounds with "T" and "D" are easier to begin with and then you will gradually progress to the "Th-" sounds as the find confindence and comfort. You could always tell them to pretend they are blowing out candles on a birthday cake; and for the "Th" sound their tongue should gently touch their teeth, like in words like "Thin" or "This". Have them practice the not so elated soft "Th" sound-- its like their tongue is having a short siesta on their teeth! Such a mental jounery and lots of creativity will get you through a lot of pronounciation hurdles.
