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The 4 Pronunciations of the letter X
In this video we will go over the four different ways the letter X could be pronounced in English. Firstly, in words like “extra,” “six,” and “maximum,” “X” is pronounced as /ks/, spread across two… Read more
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The Vowel Chart – The 12 Monophthongs in British English
The video provides an in-depth explanation of the British English vowel chart, detailing the 12 monophthongs and their production in the mouth. It covers the positioning of sounds along the horizontal and vertical axes, showcasing… Read more
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Diphthongs in English – An Introduction
This lesson introduces the 8 diphthong sounds in English, such as /eɪ/ and /aɪ/, which are a combination of two vowel sounds. Unlike single vowel sounds (monophthongs), diphthongs involve movement in the speaking apparatus. The… Read more
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The 3 Nasal Sounds in English: m, n & ŋ
The video provides a comprehensive overview of the three nasal sounds in English. These voiced consonant sounds are formed by releasing air through the nose instead of the mouth. The sounds include /m/, /n/, and… Read more
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The 2 Affricate Sounds: tʃ & dʒ
In this video, the unvoiced affricate /tʃ / and the voiced affricate /dʒ/ in English are explored. They are also known as semi-plosives as they combine a plosive sound with a fricative. The process of… Read more
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Consonants: The 9 Fricatives in English
This video covers the nine fricative consonant sounds in English: /f/, /v/, /θ/, /ð/, /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/ & /h/. Fricatives are formed when two articulators make a small gap in the vocal tract, creating… Read more
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English Phonology: Transcribing in IPA – Part 1
The video demonstrates transcribing a sentence using IPA sound symbols for British English. It covers word-by-word transcription, syllable boundaries, word stress, weak forms, and a test. The test sentence “I have two cats and a… Read more
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What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
In this video we are going to look at the IPA – the international phonetic alphabet. You are going to learn about the history of the IPA, the parts that make up the IPA -… Read more
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Non-rhotic vs. Rhotic English Pronunciation
The video discusses the concept of rhoticity, highlighting the pronunciation differences between rhotic and non-rhotic speakers, focusing on the rhotic /r/ sound. It also covers how to indicate rhoticity in phonemic transcription and the countries… Read more
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