Idiom: A Lot on my Plate - Learn American Idioms

The video tutorial explains the idiom 'a lot on my plate', highlighting its literal and figurative meanings. It provides a detailed guide on the pronunciation of the phrase, focusing on rhythm, stress, and syllable reduction. The tutorial also covers variations in pronunciation when referring to others and offers practice tips. Additional resources, including a book and mailing list, are suggested for further learning.

What does the idiom 'a lot on my plate' figuratively mean?

• Being on a diet

• Being very busy with many tasks

• Having a large meal

• Having a lot of food options

Which words in the phrase 'a lot on my plate' are stressed?

• A and on

• Lot and plate

• On and my

• A and my

What sound is represented by the schwa in the phrase 'a lot on my plate'?

• A short 'e' sound

• A relaxed 'uh' sound

• A long 'a' sound

• A sharp 'i' sound

How is the 'T' in 'a lot' pronounced?

• As a flap 'T'

• As a silent letter

• As a hard 'T'

• As a 'D' sound

What happens to the 'H' in 'her' when saying 'a lot on her plate'?

• It is dropped

• It is replaced with 'y'

• It is emphasized

• It is pronounced as 'ch'

How should the word 'your' be pronounced in 'a lot on your plate'?

• As 'yore'

• As 'your'

• As 'yer'

• As 'you'

What is important to remember when reducing words like 'her', 'there', and 'your'?

• To stress them

• To keep them unstressed and quick

• To pronounce them clearly

• To elongate them