Tag: education
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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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Prefixes 11: Vocabulary and Pronunciation
* ** Take classes with a friend: learn about new options by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix PRE Prefix Meaning pre before, in front of Pronunciation tips: Pre is pronounced with both the short E as in met and the long E as in see. The short E sound is most common.Words with the Long E as in see usually…
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New Words: the Open A Sound
The Open A is the same as the Short O in standard American English. What is standard American? It is the dialect that came out of the midwest region which was popularized by the film industry, especially Disney. Since Disney specializes in family films, this dialect rapidly spread and became accepted across the U.S. Though…
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Prefixes 10: Vocabulary and Pronunciation
* ** Take classes with a friend: learn about new options by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix FORE Prefix Meaning fore before, front, superior Pronunciation tips: FORE has a long O sound as in home and the E is silent.This prefix is usually stressed.In a few words when fore is not stressed, it has a schwa sound, as…
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New Words: the Short A Sound
*Refer a friend and get two extra classes: one for you and one for your friend. Just help your friend get started with a consultation, and ask your friend to mention your name.* The Short A is the sound in CAT. The IPA symbol is æ. Open your mouth, widen your lips and let your…
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New Words: the Long A Sound
*Refer a friend and get two extra classes: one for you and one for your friend. Just help your friend get started with a consultation, and ask your friend to mention your name.* The Long A is technically a diphthong. This means it is two vowel sounds that slide together to form one syllable. We…
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New Words: the YU Sound
*Refer a friend and get two extra classes: one for you and one for your friend. Just help your friend get started with a consultation, and ask your friend to mention your name.* The Long U can sound like the OO sound in Food or Flute, but if often sounds like the YU sound in…
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