Can you hear the difference between YEAR and EAR? The Y Consonant can be hard to detect. Learn how to say these two words differently and improve your American English pronunciation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
This set of videos goes over all of the consonant sounds in American English. Find all of the videos on one specific consonant by clicking on that subcategory under 'Videos' in the main menu.
How to Pronounce IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT is a hard word to pronounce -- learn how to say it with Stop T's in this American English pronunciation lesson. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/Uu9Kb4oN3EQ Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]
Dark L vs. OH: email vs. emai-oh
Don't mispronounce words that end in the Dark L -- many non-native speakers incorrectly make an 'oh' ending. Learn how to make the Dark L and the dark sound instead of the OH. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce LITTLE
LITTLE is more than a little hard to pronounce. Get the tips and tricks you need to say this word like natives, in American English. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/CMfGNeZEQQo Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]
Ending Voiced vs. Unvoiced Consonants
Have you ever noticed how the ending Z sound in words like 'flowers' [flaˈʊ əɹz] sounds more like an S? Learn how to lighten certain endings to pronounce them easily and naturally. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
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...]
Relaxing Around the R Sound
The R sound is one of the hardest sounds in American English. Practice these exercises to relax around the R and speak effortlessly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6pXP91ldPo Video Text: In this … [Read more...]
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...]
How to Pronounce GIRL
Learn how to pronounce a very challenging word: Girl! Learn how the make the R and the Dark L together. The SHAPE, or intonation, of the voice is very important. It will help you make these sounds naturally. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]
S [s] vs. SH [ʃ]
For some people, S and SH sound the same. The position for these two sounds is quite different -- learn the difference in tongue and lip position, and practice with minimal pairs. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [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...]
How to Pronounce WH Words — what, why, which
Have you noticed that there are two different ways to pronounce words that begin with 'wh'? I pronounce them one way, and my mother pronounces them another. Special thanks to Mom for helping with this video! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
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