ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND ACCENT TRAINING: Detailed Analysis of American speech Part 3

The video tutorial explores various aspects of American English pronunciation, focusing on the dropping of the T sound in phrases like 'it was' and the reduction of the word 'was'. It emphasizes the importance of stress and pitch in speech, particularly on adjectives, and discusses the use of thought groups with words like 'but'. The tutorial also covers the pronunciation of stop T and schwa N sequences in words such as 'important' and 'mountain'. Additionally, it highlights the significance of linking words to achieve smooth speech in English.

What is the reason for dropping the 'T' sound in the phrase 'it was'?

• It is grammatically incorrect.

• It is a common two-word sequence.

• It is a stressed phrase.

• It is a rare phrase.

Why is the 'T' sound often dropped in 'most importantly'?

• Because it is grammatically incorrect.

• Because it is followed by a consonant.

• Because it is a stressed word.

• Because the meaning is clear without it.

What is the common pronunciation pattern for words like 'important' and 'mountain'?

• They are pronounced with a long vowel sound.

• They are pronounced with a silent 'T'.

• They are pronounced with a stop sound followed by 'N'.

• They are pronounced with a clear 'T' sound.

How does linking the ending consonant of a word to the beginning vowel of the next word affect speech?

• It makes speech sound choppy.

• It makes speech sound smooth.

• It makes speech sound slower.

• It makes speech sound unclear.

What is the effect of stressing certain syllables in words like 'amazing'?

• It makes the word sound less important.

• It adds drama and intensity to the word.

• It shortens the word.

• It makes the word sound unclear.

In the context of American English, why is smooth speech preferred?

• It is easier to understand.

• It is more grammatically correct.

• It is faster to speak.

• It is more formal.

What happens to the middle syllable in words like 'families'?

• It is pronounced twice.

• It is elongated.

• It is dropped.

• It is stressed.