Russian pronunciation query

[chris tessone]

> I assume the "s" is pronounced [z] because of the following "d."
> Should I also assume that because it occurs between "s" ("z") and "n,"
> the "d" is silent? In other words, do we get [znyom razhzheniya]?

When I say it, I usually produce a glottal stop for the "d" at least,
but it's certainly not articulated by the tongue.

Kostya

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Use your web browser to search the archives, control your subscription
  options, and more.  Visit and bookmark the SEELANGS Web Interface at:
                http://members.home.net/lists/seelangs/
-------------------------------------------------------------------------