Transcribing and Phonological ProcessesTranscribing and Phonological ProcessesFor this assignment, you will transcribe each line of the story below twice. The first time, transcribe it in citation form: as you might say it carefully and slowly with no phonological processes used. Then, click on the 'listen' link and hear how it was actually said. Transcribe what you hear there and indicate what phonological processes were at play which changed your first transcription into your second. Note any other differences you find between text and speech.
1. I told you the kitten was sold in Amsterdam.
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2. It was yellow and kind of skinny,
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3. And I asked you to buy it "Because," I said, "I want to have a pet."
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4. I said, "Please show some compassion,
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5. And you said: "I don't want a sick cat;
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6. I don't know why you want it.
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7. The stupid thing will just die on us,"
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8. And I said: "Man, you're one cold dude!"
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9. And I bought it anyway with my own money no thanks to you.
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10. And it lived for fifteen years after that and it never did learn to like you.
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(Voice and Art Credit: CWJ!)