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How Do British People Say 'Sugar'?

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The English language, with its varied pronunciations, often leaves learners puzzled over simple words like 'sugar'. In Received Pronunciation (RP), the standard accent of British English, the word 'sugar' is phonetically transcribed as /ˈʃʊɡə/. This reflects a pronunciation distinct from its American counterpart, particularly in the vowel and final consonant sound.