How to Pronounce ORDINAL NUMBERS -- American English

This video tutorial covers the pronunciation of ordinal numbers from one to ten. It provides detailed instructions on how to articulate each number, focusing on consonant clusters and vowel sounds. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of jaw positioning and tongue placement for accurate pronunciation. Viewers are encouraged to practice by recording themselves and sharing their progress.

What is the key technique to pronounce the word 'first' correctly?

• Dropping the jaw significantly

• Starting with a voiced TH sound

• Ending with a voiced D sound

• Going straight from the F sound to the R sound

Which sound is emphasized in the pronunciation of 'second'?

• The schwa sound

• The R consonant sound

• The S consonant sound

• The unvoiced TH sound

What is a common mistake when pronouncing 'fifth'?

• Dropping the F before the TH

• Using a voiced TH sound

• Starting with a voiced S sound

• Not dropping the jaw enough

How should the tongue be positioned for the 'sixth' sound?

• Tongue tip through the teeth

• Tongue tip down and teeth together

• Tongue tip touching the roof of the mouth

• Tongue tip up and teeth apart

What is the main focus when pronouncing 'seventh'?

• Ensuring the jaw is dropped enough for the vowel sound

• Starting with a voiced TH sound

• Ending with a voiced D sound

• Using a diphthong sound

What is the biggest mistake students make with the 'eighth' sound?

• Not dropping the jaw enough for the first sound

• Using a voiced TH sound

• Starting with a voiced S sound

• Ending with a voiced D sound

What is the initial sound in the pronunciation of 'tenth'?

• A voiced D sound

• A true T sound

• A diphthong sound

• A voiced TH sound