IMPOSSIBLE! [or NOT?] – Learn English Conversation in 4 Hours Part 17

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation and stress patterns of phrases like 'upper 90s' and 'is supposed to'. It explains the concept of linking and reduction in speech, emphasizing how certain sounds are connected or dropped for natural speech flow. The tutorial also provides practice on stressing specific words and syllables within sentences to enhance clarity and emphasis. The instructor uses examples to demonstrate these concepts, offering insights into natural English pronunciation.

What is emphasized in the pronunciation of 'upper 90s'?

• The flap T sound

• The first syllable of '90s'

• The second syllable of 'upper'

• The vowel sound in 'upper'

How is the phrase 'supposed to' typically pronounced?

• As a three-syllable phrase

• With a single S sound

• With a clear ZD ending

• With a strong T sound

What is the effect of linking voiced and unvoiced consonants in pronunciation?

• The voiced consonant becomes stronger

• The unvoiced consonant becomes weaker

• The voiced consonant is dropped

• The unvoiced consonant dominates

What happens to the first syllable in the natural pronunciation of 'supposed to'?

• It is emphasized

• It is dropped

• It is lengthened

• It is pronounced with a flap T

In the sentence 'I am not one of these people', which word is given extra emphasis?

• One

• Not

• I

• People

What type of T sound is used for extra emphasis in the word 'not'?

• Flap T

• Stop T

• Silent T

• True T

How is the phrase 'one of these people' typically pronounced?

• With a stop T at the end

• With a flatter pitch

• With a lengthened vowel in 'these'

• With a strong emphasis on 'one'