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Prefixes 15: New Words and Pronunciation
*** Get your English skills evaluated and work on key points to achieve your goals. Start by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix Multi Pronunciation tips: The i in multi can be pronounced with a Long E as in need or a Long I as in .Both pronunciations are acceptable. Usually, this prefix is not stressed. Prefixes Meaning multi many Answer…
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New Vocabulary: Linking Sounds
Linking Sounds Beyond pronunciation guides in dictionaries, there are subtle extra tendencies in pronunciation within any language. In English, we call these linking sounds. When native speakers move from a Long E, Long I or Long A sound to another vowel within a word or phrase, we make a slight Y sound (as in yes)…
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Prefixes 14: New Vocabulary and Pronunciation
*** Get your English skills evaluated. Try it out with a quick assessment by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefixes Di and Bi Prefixes Meaning di, bi two, twice, double Pronunciation tips: When di means two, it can be pronounced with Long I or Short I. Note: The spelling di is an alternate form of bi.In most words, di is a…
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New Vocabulary: the Long I Sound
The Long I sound is technically a diphthong meaning that it’s similar to the oi/oy sound in words like choice and boy. A diphthong is two vowel sounds that slide together to form one syllable. The Long I sound starts on AH as in father and ends on EE as in see. A fun way…
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Sharing Who You Are
“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.” – Erma Bombeck Sharing to Initiate Connections Sharing who we are is fundamental in building relationships. If other people feel unsure about who you are as a person, how can they connect with you? If you are a professional, you might be…
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New Words: the Short I Sound
The Short I sound can make a significant impact on your speech. So often, this sound is expressed as ee in the word see, but the English short I is a soft sound with no wideness in the lips. It is much more similar to a schwa sound. Imagine a low pitch and create a…
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Prefixes 13: New Words and Pronunciation
* ** Take classes with a friend: learn about new options by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix Uni Prefixes Meaning uni one Pronunciation tips: Uni is pronounced yoo-nu with an u as in up sound.The u as in up is a reduced sound–speak it quickly and lightly. This prefix may or may not be stressed. Answer the Questions 1. Describe a time…
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New Words: the Short E Sound
The Short E sound is made with a slightly rectangular position inside the mouth. The three short sounds, e, i, u or Short E, Short I and Schwa are related in that all are made simply and within the mouth (we cannot see how the sounds are made based on lips or facial muscles). However,…
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Prefixes 12: New Words and Pronunciation
* ** Take classes with a friend: learn about new options by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix Semi Prefixes Meaning semi half, somewhat Pronunciation tips: the I in semi can be pronounced with a Long E as in need or a Long I as in fine. Both pronunciations are correct. In this course, we will use the Long E sound.Usually,…
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New Words: the Long E Sound
The Long E sound is the smiling vowel. The tongue should rest flatly in your mouth and your lips should be wide. The most common mistake I hear during classes is a tendency to reduce this sound, perhaps to create a casual effect. It doesn’t really reduce. You need to speak the full EE every…
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