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Study stress and rhythmic contrast in conversational English with two-syllable words and phrases.

How to Pronounce GOOGLE

You can Google how to say this word, or just lean how in this video.  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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable

How to Pronounce SEE YOU

Say this when parting ways with a friend.  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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, YOU Reduction

How to Say SORRY

You'll be sorry if you can't pronounce this word correctly!  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...]

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How to Pronounce FOR SURE

There are a couple of different ways to pronounce 'sure'.  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? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, FOR Reduction

How to Pronounce HELPFUL — Word of the Week

Knowing how to pronounce with word will be helpful in conversation.  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 … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce COFFEE — Word of the Week

I'm the only person I know that doesn't drink coffee in the morning.  Do 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...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable

How to Pronounce PEOPLE

This word has a crazy spelling!  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...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, Dark L

Stressed vs. Unstressed syllables: My New Bike!

Speaking with variation in syllable length and stress is an important part of sounding American.  Study the difference in stressed and unstressed syllables while I consider names for my new bike! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: in a Word, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable

How to Pronounce MONEY

‘Money’ is a word where the letter O makes the UH as in BUTTER 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable

How to Pronounce VERY

‘Very’ can be very hard to say. 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...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable

Weddings! 2-Syllable Words Stress

Study real life conversation and notice word stress in two-syllable words. You’ll also get to see a lovely American wedding, out in the cornfields of Indiana! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, in a Word, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, Culture, Holidays & Parties, Real Life English

Listening Comprehension: 2 Syllable words

Can you tell which syllable is stressed and which is unstressed?  The more you pay attention to stress and use contrast in your own speech, the easier you’ll be to understand. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: in a Word, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, Test Yourself

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