How to Pronounce Christmas in American English -- Happy Holidays!

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'Christmas', highlighting the silent 'T' and common pronunciation errors among Mandarin speakers. It also describes a holiday party with a gift exchange, explaining the idiom 'Lucky Duck'. The tutorial covers language reduction and linking in English, particularly the TH sound. It concludes with holiday wishes and a hymn, showcasing Christmas cheer in New York.

What is unique about the pronunciation of the word 'Christmas'?

• The 'T' is silent.

• The 'S' is silent.

• The 'CH' is pronounced as 'SH'.

• The 'T' is pronounced strongly.

What is a common mistake Mandarin speakers make with the schwa sound?

• They pronounce it as 'A'.

• They pronounce it as 'E'.

• They add an 'R' sound to it.

• They omit it entirely.

In the gift exchange, what does the idiom 'Lucky Duck' refer to?

• Someone who brings the best gift.

• Someone who gets to choose from all opened gifts.

• Someone who has bad luck.

• Someone who gets the last gift.

What activity was part of the holiday party described?

• Cookie decorating.

• Building a snowman.

• Singing carols.

• Watching a movie.

What is the reduced form of 'OK' mentioned in the video?

• O

• Kay

• OK

• K

What is a common feature of unaccented words like 'her', 'him', and 'his' in speech?

• They are pronounced with emphasis.

• They are often dropped.

• They are pronounced with a high pitch.

• They are always linked to the next word.

What is the speaker's wish for the audience at the end of the video?

• A Happy New Year.

• A Merry Christmas.

• A successful holiday season.

• A joyous December and all the best in the new year.