Study word stress and three-syllable words that have stress on the last syllable: volunteer, guarantee. How many words can you come up with? Add to the list in the comments below. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video … [Read more...]
Study stress and rhythmic contrast in conversational English with three-syllable words and phrases.
Stress: 3-syllable Words
Learn 3-syllable word stress with this video series. This focuses on stress on the second syllable, so the words have the pattern short-LONG-short. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]
Syllable Stress – 3- Syllable Words
Practice English speaking focusing on syllable stress. All of these 3-syllable words have stress on the first syllable. Get on the VIP list for Rachel’s online school! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce SEVENTY
You might already know that there are several different ways Americans pronounce the letter T: Flap T, Stop T, and True T, or, sometimes, dropped. The word 'seventy' is an exception, it doesn't follow the rules. This is a Flap T. Watch this video … [Read more...]
How to say I’M COMING — English Conversation and Pronunciation
"It's time to go!" "We're going to be late!" When someone needs you go get going, respond with "I'm coming!" Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, … [Read more...]
How to Say BE CAREFUL!
Ooo, that looks dangerous! Be careful! Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce UMBRELLA
When the weather is bad, you'll want to be sure to have your umbrella with you. Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by sound, knowing what’s stressed and what’s not. Then put it all together to feel confident using this word in … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce PROCEDURE
Did you know the letter D sometimes makes the J sound? Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by sound, knowing what’s stressed and what’s not. Then put it all together to feel confident using this word in American English … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce YOU’RE WELCOME
Thank you. You're welcome! Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce BEAUTIFUL
Can you say this word beautifully? Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by sound, knowing what’s stressed and what’s not. Then put it all together to feel confident using this word in American English conversation. YouTube … [Read more...]
Listening Comprehension: 3-Syllable Words
Sharpen your word stress skills by identifying the stressed syllable in these three-syllable words. Speaking with stress will help your speech sound more varied rhythmically, and very American! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How To Pronounce 3-Syllable Phrases
Learn about the stress of short three-syllable phrases. How do they match up with three-syllables words? YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi7_pmjZK4c Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]