Where is the Stress??? Word Stress in American English Part 3
To pronounce English words correctly and clearly you have to understand Word Stress (Syllable Stress), or how some syllables stand out and receive more emphasis than others. In Part 3 of this American accent training series on Word Stress we dive into how to know WHICH syllable is stressed...
How to Stress a Syllable: Word Stress in American English Part 2
To pronounce English words correctly and clearly you have to understand Word Stress (Syllable Stress), or how some syllables stand out and receive more emphasis than others. In Part 2 of this American accent training series on Word Stress we dive into HOW to stress a syllable- you will...
How to Say Numbers in English | American English Pronunciation
Wondering how to say numbers in English like fifteen and fifty? Thirteen and thirty? In this American English pronunciation lesson, you will learn how to pronounce numbers in American English and practice these numbers so you can avoid confusing the tens and teens. Be sure to grab the free...
What is a Syllable? Word Stress in American English Part 1
To pronounce English words correctly and clearly you have to understand Word Stress (Syllable Stress), or how some syllables stand out and receive more emphasis than others. In Part 1 of this American accent training series on Word Stress we answer the question "What is a syllable?"
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T and D Sounds: American Accent Training for Indian Speakers
Why is the Indian English accent so distinct from the American English accent? In this American English pronunciation video, we talk about one of the reasons why these two accents are distinct. Retroflex consonants. This pronunciation pattern impacts how you pronounce several common...
How to Pronounce THE | American English Pronunciation Lesson
Wondering how to pronounce THE? Is it "thee" or is it "thuh"?? Watch this American English pronunciation lesson and you will no longer have to wonder how to pronounce that tricky little word "the."
How to Pronounce the P, T and K Sounds in American English
Do your Ps sound more like Bs and your Ts sound like Ds? Or maybe your Ks resemble Gs??? In this pronunciation lesson, you will discover the key feature that differentiates /p/, /t/ and /k/ from their sister sounds or cognates /b/, /d/ and /g/- aspiration or the "air puff." Be sure to grab...
The W Sound vs. The V Sound | American Accent Training
Do you have difficulty distinguishing the English W and V sounds? In this American accent training lesson, you will learn how to say the W sound and how it is different from the V sound. The key to distinguishing W and V is understanding how the lip positioning differs for each sound. Be...