How to Pronounce the Word THEM - American English

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'them' in American English. It explains how 'them' is pronounced differently in isolation compared to within sentences, where it often reduces to a schwa sound and links with surrounding words. The tutorial provides examples and practice sentences to illustrate these pronunciation changes. It concludes with encouragement to practice these reductions and links to additional resources for further learning.

What is the main focus of the first section regarding the word 'them'?

• The spelling of the word.

• The history of the word.

• The meaning of the word.

• The reduction of the 'TH' sound.

In the second section, what happens to the vowel sound in 'them' when it is used in a sentence?

• It becomes longer.

• It is completely removed.

• It remains the same.

• It changes to a schwa.

How is the 'T' sound in 'get him' pronounced according to the second section?

• As a flap T.

• As a hard T.

• As a silent T.

• As a true T.

What is the purpose of linking words as discussed in the final section?

• To confuse listeners.

• To change the meaning of words.

• To sound more American.

• To make speech faster.

Which of the following is an example of a reduced form of 'them' used in a sentence?

• Take him.

• Take them.

• Take the.

• Take 'em.