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- "Хто фотографував на вокзалі?"
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frankk1m
685
The second 'o' in "fotohrafuvav" sounds a little different, somewhat like an 'a'. Is there any explanation for this?
You have to remember that, though no where near to the extent of English, sometimes the pronunciation of words does not exactly match the spelling, whether it be through the gradual shift of language, regional variation, or the lingering effects of centuries of Russian rule and linguistical preeminence.
frankk1m
685
Yes, I do know about linguistic variation. Just was curious about the reason for this pronunciation -- is it due to Russian influence? Or perhaps the speaker is just from an area where the local Ukrainian dialect has akanye? Thanks for your reply!