The Flap T! American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the concept of the Flap T in American English pronunciation. It begins with an introduction to the Flap T, highlighting its occurrence between two vowels and when not starting a stressed syllable. The tutorial provides examples such as 'pretty', 'city', and 'matter', demonstrating how the Flap T smooths out pronunciation. Advanced usage is shown with phrases like 'thought of' and 'what is it', where the T is flapped between words. The video concludes with a reminder to practice flapping T's and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is a key condition for a T to become a Flap T in American English?

• It must be at the end of a sentence.

• It must be between two vowels and not start a stressed syllable.

• It must be at the start of a word.

• It must be followed by a consonant.

Which of the following words contains a Flap T?

• Stop

• Cat

• City

• Table

In the phrase 'thought of', why is the T flapped?

• Because it is at the end of a sentence.

• Because it is at the beginning of a word.

• Because it is between two vowels and not starting a stressed syllable.

• Because it is followed by a consonant.

Which of the following phrases demonstrates a Flap T?

• Run fast.

• Take it.

• Stop it.

• What is it?

What is the main purpose of flapping the T in American English?

• To make words sound more British.

• To emphasize the T sound.

• To create a smoother line in speech.

• To make speech sound more formal.