How to Pronounce 'to the' in a Sentence: American English

The video tutorial focuses on reducing and linking the words 'to' and 'the' in speech. It explains how to simplify mouth movements by using the tongue for articulation, without moving the lips or jaw. The tutorial provides techniques for pronouncing these words quickly and effectively, emphasizing the importance of practice to integrate these techniques into everyday speech. It concludes with suggestions for further learning and practice.

What is the primary focus when reducing and linking the words 'to' and 'the'?

• Changing the pitch of the voice

• Using the tongue for articulation

• Moving the lips and jaw

• Increasing the volume

How is the word 'to' typically reduced in speech?

• By elongating the vowel sound

• By using a true T schwa or flap T schwa sound

• By emphasizing the consonant

• By whispering the word

What is the correct tongue position for pronouncing the reduced form of 'the'?

• Tongue tip at the roof of the mouth

• Tongue tip touching the lower lip

• Tongue tip just behind where the teeth come together

• Tongue tip between the teeth

When is 'the' pronounced with the E vowel?

• When it is at the end of a sentence

• When the next word begins with a vowel or diphthong

• When it is stressed

• When it is the first word in a sentence

Why is it beneficial to practice reducing and linking 'to' and 'the'?

• It makes speech slower and clearer

• It eliminates the need for pauses in speech

• It provides a contrast between unstressed and stressed words

• It helps in emphasizing every word equally