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How do you pronounce come here in a Belfast accent?

It's difficult to write out phonetically, but a Belfast accent would pronounce "come here" something like:

* "Cum 'ere"

The "o" in "come" is shortened and the "e" in "here" is often dropped altogether. The "r" sound is strong and rolled.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

* The "h" is often silent. This is a common feature of many Irish accents.

* The "e" in "here" can be pronounced as a short "i" sound.

* The intonation is important. Belfast accents often have a rising inflection at the end of sentences.

The best way to truly understand how it sounds is to listen to someone speaking with a Belfast accent. You can find many examples of this online, such as on YouTube.

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