American English Vowel Sounds: /æ/, AA as in BLACK
In this lesson you will learn everything you need to know about pronouncing the /æ/, AA as in BLACK vowel in American English.
Here’s what we will cover:
1) Exactly how to move the mouth to make this sound
2) Minimal pair listening practice to help you differentiate /æ/, AA as in BLACK from /ɛ/, EH as in RED
3) Imitation of this sound in words and sentences
CLARITY KICKSTART STUDENTS: Minimal pairs begin at 2:39 and end at 7:00.
Practice words and sentences from the lesson:
Ask
Can I ask you something?
I forgot to ask.
Fast
That was fast.
I need this done fast.
After
I’ll call you after the meeting
Let’s talk after lunch.
Matter
It doesn’t matter.
What’s the matter?
Actually
What actually happened?
It was actually pretty amazing.
Family
She has a big family.
Land
What time do you land?
Damage
There’s a lot of damage.
Sample
Can I try a sample?
Handle
I can handle it.
Bank
I need to stop by the bank.
Thank
Thanks so much!
Hang
Can you hang on a minute?
Continue your practice with this list of
50 Super Common /æ/, AA as in BLACK Words
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that |
after |
actually |
half |
happy |
|
have |
last |
plan |
practice |
exactly |
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than |
ask |
class |
land |
answer |
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bag |
family |
perhaps |
catch |
staff |
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laugh |
happen |
pass |
chance |
standard |
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can |
national |
value |
plant |
analysis |
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fast |
fact |
international |
past |
glass |
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man |
black |
action |
natural |
financial |
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back |
stand |
tax |
animal |
act |
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bad |
add |
matter |
factor |
strategy |
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