Understanding the 'ah' Vowel Sound

This video tutorial teaches the pronunciation of the 'ah' vowel as in 'father'. It covers the necessary jaw drop, tongue position, and relaxed lips. The video also explains the difference in pitch and duration between stressed and unstressed syllables, using examples like 'job' and 'blockade'. Viewers are guided through practice words to reinforce learning.

What is the primary focus of this video?

• Learning American English grammar

• Practicing American English vocabulary

• Understanding the 'ah' vowel sound

• Improving American English spelling

What is required for pronouncing the 'ah' sound?

• Minimal jaw movement

• Tight lips

• A lot of jaw drop

• Tongue touching the roof of the mouth

Where should the tongue tip be positioned for the 'ah' sound?

• Behind the top front teeth

• Touching the roof of the mouth

• In the middle of the mouth

• Behind the bottom front teeth

How are the lips positioned when pronouncing the 'ah' sound?

• Tightly closed

• Slightly open

• Neutral and relaxed

• Pursed

What happens to the tongue in the back of the mouth when pronouncing the 'ah' sound?

• It stays neutral

• It touches the roof of the mouth

• It rises up

• It presses down slightly

What is the visual characteristic of the 'ah' sound inside the mouth?

• Bright and clear

• Dark space

• Completely closed

• Light space

How does the pitch of the 'ah' sound change in a stressed syllable?

• It goes up and comes down

• It remains flat

• It only comes down

• It only goes up

What is the difference in the 'ah' sound between stressed and unstressed syllables?

• Stressed is shorter and flatter

• Stressed is longer and has pitch variation

• Unstressed is longer and has more pitch variation

• There is no difference

Which word contains the 'ah' sound in a stressed syllable?

• Blockade

• Occupation

• October

• Job

Which word contains the 'ah' sound in an unstressed syllable?

• Blockade

• Honest

• Soft

• Hot