A lesson on the short e & short æ vowel sounds in English. Embark on a journey into vowel sounds with our beginner-friendly tutorial. This video introduces the short e and short æ, guiding you on mouth positioning and offering simple examples. Whether you’re starting out or enhancing your speaking skills, this guide makes it effortless to incorporate short e and short æ into your spoken English. Join us as we break it down, making these sounds accessible for you to use confidently and express yourself clearly.
Vowel Sounds – Short e & Short æ in English pronunciation
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