Most Important Weak Forms | Learn BRITISH ENGLISH Pronunciation | Sound More Natural

Most Important Weak Forms | Learn BRITISH ENGLISH Pronunciation | Sound More Natural

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English, Other

KG - University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of connected speech in English, focusing on the use of strong and weak forms of words. It highlights how native speakers connect words naturally, making it challenging for learners to understand. The tutorial provides examples of various words in their strong and weak forms, emphasizing the importance of context and sentence stress. It also advises learners to maintain certain pronunciations, especially the letter 'H', when aiming for a standard British English accent.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason native speakers use weak forms in connected speech?

To confuse non-native speakers

To make speech flow naturally

To sound more formal

To emphasize every word

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the word 'a' pronounced in its weak form?

Ah

Ay

Ee

Uh

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a weak form of 'and'?

Earned

An

End

Ant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In its weak form, how is 'am' sometimes pronounced?

Um

Em

Om

Am

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weak form of 'at'?

Et

At

It

Ut

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it recommended to pronounce the letter 'H' in standard British English?

To sound more American

To maintain clarity and standard pronunciation

To sound more casual

To make speech faster

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weak form of 'can'?

Kun

Kin

Kan

Ken

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