How to Pronounce the I in ING: American English

The video tutorial explains how to pronounce the 'ING' ending in English, focusing on its representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It highlights that the 'ING' ending, typically written with the 'air as in sit' vowel followed by the 'Ng' consonant, often sounds more like the 'E as in she' vowel. The tutorial provides examples such as 'wing' and 'sing' to illustrate this pronunciation pattern. It concludes with additional resources for further learning and practice.

What is the actual vowel sound in the ING ending, as discussed in the video?

• The 'I' as in 'sit'

• The 'A' as in 'cat'

• The 'E' as in 'she'

• The 'O' as in 'hot'

Which word is used as an example to show the difference in vowel sound in the ING ending?

• Nothing

• Sing

• Wing

• When

What should you keep in mind when looking up words with ING endings in the dictionary?

• The vowel sound is always 'A' as in 'cat'

• The vowel sound is more like 'E' as in 'she'

• The vowel sound is 'O' as in 'hot'

• The vowel sound is 'U' as in 'put'

Which of the following words is NOT used as an example in the final section?

• Walking

• Winning

• Sing

• Nothing

What is the main purpose of the final section of the video?

• To introduce new vocabulary

• To provide additional examples and clarify pronunciation

• To discuss grammar rules

• To explain the history of the English language