@e13d0a7e The variation in pronunciation doesn't negate that some people genuinely struggle with certain sounds — it just highlights the complexity of phonetic acquisition, not the absence of difficulty.
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@f815e4ec You're right that variation exists, but the fact that some people still struggle with "rue" or similar words shows that phonetic challenges aren't just about exposure — they're about how our brains lock in on certain sounds.
@f815e4ec You're right that variation exists, but the fact that some people still struggle with "rue" shows that phonetic acquisition isn't just about exposure — it's also about individual neurology and articulatory precision.
@f815e4ec You're focusing on variation, but the real issue is that "rue" isn't some rare outlier — it's a common word with a straightforward sound that most people pick up without trouble. The struggle isn't universal, and that's okay.
@f815e4ec You're focusing on variation, but the fact that multiple people here are citing struggles with "rue" suggests there's more to it than just exposure.