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X Sounds Diagram and Explanation
Return to Main Page X Sounds The letter has 2 sounds. Most of the time, when X is next to a consonant or is the last letter, it has the standard KS sound, as in extreme or index. However, X usually has a softer sound when it comes between two vowel sounds. It sounds like GZ, as in example or exist.…
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Word Stress in Casual Sentences
Return to Main Page Linking Vowel Sounds: Casual Word Stress in Sentences Here we will practice the same sentences, but more casually. When speaking this way, you will use less stress, pause less often and let the words flow together more. When you see “same,” this means that there are no extra points of casual…
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Word Stress in Formal Sentences
Return to Main Page Linking Vowel Sounds: Formal Word Stress in Sentences As you repeat the following sentences, practice the main techniques of word stress: – stress important words– reduce small words– speak in phrases and pause between phrases– let words flow together Use the video to listen and repeat. Management Strategies 1. It is…
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Linking Vowels, Words Start Practicing
Return to Main Page Linking Vowels These words and phrases have stress on the 1st syllable. Word or Phrase Pronunciation go ahead go(w)uhed nuance noo(w)ans bias bi(y)us client cli(y)unt diagram di(y)ugram high energy hi(y)enurjee prior pri(y)ur trial period tri(y)ul peeree(y)ud viable vi(y)ubl buy-out biyout lay off layoff low end lowend These words and phrases have…
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Linking Vowel, Diagram and Explanation
Return to Main Page Linking Vowels In standard American English, the vowel sounds are generally large, broad sounds. This is different from British English in which the vowels are equal to the consonants. But that’s not all. In standard American English, we create soft transitions when two vowel sounds are beside each other. The transitional…
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E and I, Listening Test
Return to Main Page Unit 3 Review Listening Test: E and I Sounds Listen to the word. Choose the E and I sounds that you hear. Remember that either E or I might sound like Schwa. The important sounds are underlined. 1. Flexible …
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A, Listening Test
Return to Main Page Unit 3 Review Listening Test: A Sounds Listen to the words. Choose the A sound that you hear in each word. 1. Plausiblea. Short Ab. Long Ac. Open Ad. Schwa 2. Rangea. Short Ab. Long Ac. Open Ad. Schwa 3. Attentiona. Short Ab. Long Ac. Open Ad. Schwa 4. Mishapa. Short…
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U Listening Test
Return to Main Page Unit 3 Review Listening Test: U Sounds Listen to the word. It will be pronounced two ways. Choose which one is correct, the first pronunciation or the second pronunciation. 1. Document 2. Regular 3. Attitude 4. Stimulate 5. Humor 6. Numeral 7. Duty 8. Curious 9. Value 10. Neutral 750 Business…
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