English Pronunciation (Advanced) for Sakindra
Chris presents advanced pronunciation tips for spoken English as requested by YouTube user @Sakindra. Chris recommends English Pronunciation in Use (Advanced).
@Sakindra wrote:
Something I've realised during this time is that there are words that I can't differentiate when a native English or American speaks at a normal speed. For example "jeet yet?" to refer to "did you eat yet?", or sounds like letters and lettuces, which I can't differentiate... it would be good for me if you could consider it as a proposal, to teach us the literal pronunciation of certain words that you choose (it's something like writing it as you speak it).
Leaving out consonant sounds
English Pronunciation in Use (Advanced); units 29-31; pages 64-69
“I haven’(t) seen her”
“A bottle o(f) water”
Words losing syllables (unit 31): choc(o)late; av(e)rage
“That’s an average chocolate bar”
“Did you eat yet?” = “jeet yet?” (American English)
“Have you eaten yet?” = “have y-eaten yet?” (British English)
“I ate it for my tea”
“I-YET-u(t) fo(r)-m(y)-tea”
The examples display the prominence of the “schwa” sound /ə/
Letters or lettuces – consider minimal pairs (lesson 21)
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00:00-01:29 Introduction for @Sakindra
01:29-02:31 Leaving out consonant sounds
02:31-03:22 Words losing syllables
03:22-05:21 Contracting phrases
05:21-06:20 Minimal pairs
06:20 Conclusion
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