cordial = cor jal or cord yal not cor di al 4. Such words as "aged," "learned," "beloved," give much trouble in regard to syllabication. The following principles will make clear their correct use: a. Words of this class, when used as adjective modifiers, are pronounced with two syllables, thus: He was an ag ed, trembling man. b. When used as participles they are pronounced with one syllable, thus: He had ag'd considerably. c. When used in compounds they are usually pronounced with one syllable, thus: He was a well-beloved man. d. When used in poetry the two-syllable form is commonly employed for the sake of meter. PRACTICAL EXERCISES FOR GAINING PROFICIENCY IN PRONUNCIATION EXERCISE I. Let the student pronounce the words in the following lists so far as he is positive of the pronunciation. For all words of which he is not absolutely certain let him consult the dictionary. Pronounce with attention to vowel sounds : |