English: How to Pronounce the Y consonant: American Accent

The video tutorial explains the articulation of the Y consonant sound, focusing on tongue and mouth positions. It provides sample words and a sentence to demonstrate the sound in context. The video includes a detailed analysis of mouth movements and tongue positions for each sound in the sentence, offering a comprehensive understanding of how to produce the Y sound correctly.

What is the position of the tongue when producing the Y consonant sound?

• The tongue curls back towards the soft palate.

• The tongue is flat and relaxed.

• The tongue tip touches the back of the throat.

• The front part of the tongue raises and presses against the roof of the mouth.

Which of the following words contains the Y consonant sound?

• Banana

• Yogurt

• Orange

• Apple

In the sample sentence, what is the position of the tongue when pronouncing the word 'yellow'?

• The tongue tip is behind the bottom front teeth.

• The tongue is flat and relaxed.

• The tongue curls back towards the soft palate.

• The mid front part of the tongue touches the roof of the mouth.

How is the word 'kayak' pronounced in terms of the Y sound?

• It is pronounced with a silent Y.

• It is pronounced with a Z sound.

• It is pronounced with the I as in by diphthong.

• It is pronounced with a strong Y sound.

What is the role of the lips when pronouncing the R sound in 'yesterday'?

• The lips are tightly closed.

• The lips are relaxed and open.

• The lips form a wide smile.

• The lips form the R shape.