In this advanced topic, study words that end in the [ns] sounds, and how Americans really pronounce them. Bonus: this applies to words with [nʃ] as well! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]
This collection of videos relates to the pronunciation of the N [n] sound.
Syllabic Consonants
A Syllabic Consonant is a consonant that replaces the vowel [ə] in a syllable. They make it possible to make some short syllables shorter and simpler. Learn about the four syllabic consonants and how to make them. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]
Tongue Flexibility and the N
Practice relaxing the tongue when saying words and phrases with N. Tom teaches you to train yourself to use the tongue and not the jaw when working with words and phrases with the N for more natural speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
NTH Cluster Practice Tip
Tom's practice tip on how to make the NTH cluster more easily and clearly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx3BFsZHqyw Video Text: Hi, I'm Tom Kelley, a Rachel's English teacher. And today's … [Read more...]
How to End a Word in N [n] or NG [ŋ]
Some people mix up ending N and NG sounds. Study the mouth position for these sounds – they’re quite different. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1th5v7dXRjk Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]
How to Make the N Sound – Relating to the D position
Some students have a hard time with the N sound, in particular, relaxing the back of the tongue. Try relating the tongue position to the D sound to see if you can improve the N. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
English: How to Pronounce N [n] Consonant
The N consonant is one of the three nasal consonants. Learn the correct mouth position with illustrations and up close, slow motion speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/HeMzjC672OA Video Text: In this … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce N [n] vs. NG [ŋ]
What is the difference between the consonants N and NG? The tongue position is quite different. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0leLr_fO4XE Video Text: I recently got an email asking me to make a … [Read more...]