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This collection of videos relates to the pronunciation of the J [dʒ] sound.

Yellow vs. Jello

Some non-native speakers, especially Spanish speakers, mix up the Y and J sounds in English pronunciation, so that 'yes' sounds like 'jess'. Learn how to pronounce these two consonants clearly and correctly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: J [dʒ] as in JAR, Videos, Y [j] as in YES Tagged With: Comparison

ZZ vs. JJ (buzz vs. budge) Sounds

These two consonant sounds can be confusing.  The mouth positions are quite different.  Study the positions and practice – you can make them both clearly! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: J [dʒ] as in JAR, Videos, Z [z] as in ZIP Tagged With: Comparison

JJ sound in ‘Could You?’

Have you ever noticed how there sounds like there’s a J sound in the phrases ‘could you’ and ‘should you’?  Why is that? YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr2BePfVll8 Video Text: Do you hear a J sound … [Read more...]

Filed Under: J [dʒ] as in JAR, Videos Tagged With: Should-Would-Could

English: How to Pronounce CH [ʧ] and JJ [ʤ] Sounds

These two consonants are paired together because they take the same mouth position.  Learn the correct mouth position for these sounds to pronounce them clearly and accurately. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CH [tʃ] as in CHAR, J [dʒ] as in JAR, Videos Tagged With: Sound How-To

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