How to Pronounce America -- American English

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'America', breaking it down into four syllables with stress on the second syllable. The instructor provides a detailed guide on how to pronounce each part of the word, including the schwa sound, the 'M' consonant, and the 'R' consonant. Viewers are encouraged to practice by creating their own sentences and sharing them. The video concludes with a prompt to explore additional resources on Rachel's English website and YouTube channel.

What is the stress pattern of the word 'America'?

• Stress on the first syllable

• Stress on the second syllable

• Stress on the third syllable

• Stress on the fourth syllable

Which sound is used in the first syllable of 'America'?

• The 'o' as in 'pot'

• The schwa sound

• The 'e' as in 'bed'

• The 'a' as in 'cat'

What is the correct sequence of sounds in the second syllable of 'America'?

• M consonant, 'a' as in 'cat', R consonant

• M consonant, 'e' as in 'bed', R consonant

• M consonant, 'i' as in 'sit', R consonant

• M consonant, 'o' as in 'pot', R consonant

What should you do after learning the pronunciation of 'America'?

• Forget about it

• Practice by making a sentence and recording it

• Move on to another language

• Only write it down

Where can you find more resources to improve your American English pronunciation?

• A cooking website

• A random blog

• A local library

• Rachel's English YouTube channel