Linking R is something that often occurs when non-rhotic speakers speak naturally. But wait! Didn’t we just learn last week that non-rhotic speakers do not pronounce their Rs? Yes, that’s right, only that they do on certain occasions! Intrusive R is the occurrence of the sound /r/ when it is not even represented through the… Read more

In this video we are going to look at weak forms. You learn what weak forms are compared to full forms and why they occur in English. You might have asked yourself why it is sometimes so difficult to understand spoken English because words all seem to run together into one long word – other… Read more

The video focuses on assimilation in English phonology, where sounds change to become more similar to the following sound. It’s important for learners to recognize and use assimilation to understand and speak faster. The video presents examples and ends with a test to evaluate understanding. Please note that there are multiple types of assimilation in… Read more

This part 1 video demonstrates linking sounds in speech for improved fluency. It emphasizes connecting words by blending their sounds, especially when a word ending in a consonant is followed by one starting with a vowel. This natural feature, illustrated in Part 1, enhances speaking speed and fluency. Part 2 covers additional sound linking. Read more

This video provides a brief introduction to devoicing in English. It explains how all English sounds can be categorized as either voiced or unvoiced, with devoicing often occurring in sounds at the end of words and sentences. The process allows for faster speech production as will be studied through various examples from English. Read more

The lesson explores consonant-vowel linking in English, known as catenation. It illustrates how words blend together, impacting pronunciation. Despite challenges for English learners, awareness of connected speech features and repeated practice can improve pronunciation. The video also highlights how catenation often occurs alongside other connected speech features like elision and weak forms. Read more

This video explores yod coalescence and yod dropping in English, focusing on the /j/ sound. Yod coalescence involves the combination of sounds, such as /d/ + /j/ = /dʒ/. This can occur within or across syllables and words. Yod dropping, specific to American English, refers to the omission of the /j/ sound. The video also… Read more

The video teaches about the three aspirated sounds in English: /p/, /t/, and /k/, which are always aspirated in the onset of a stressed syllable. Despite a bit of nasal pronunciation due to a cold, the explanation is clear with diverse examples for better understanding. The video also demonstrates how to indicate aspiration in phonemic… Read more