Idiom "Taken to the Cleaners" - American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the idiom 'taken to the cleaners', which means being ripped off or defeated. It provides detailed pronunciation guidance for the phrase, focusing on phonetic elements and linking sounds. The tutorial encourages viewers to practice using the idiom in sentences and offers additional resources for further learning.

What does the idiom 'taken to the cleaners' imply when used in a competitive context?

• Winning by a small margin

• Being charged a fair price

• Being defeated by a large margin

• Cleaning up after a game

Which sound is emphasized in the word 'taken'?

• The 'A' sound

• The 'K' sound

• The 'T' sound

• The 'N' sound

How is the 'T' in 'to' pronounced in the phrase 'taken to the cleaners'?

• As a flap T

• As a silent T

• As a hard T

• As a true T

What is the position of the tongue tip when pronouncing the 'KL' cluster in 'cleaners'?

• Down at the bottom of the mouth

• Up at the roof of the mouth

• Touching the teeth

• In the middle of the mouth

What is the final sound in the word 'cleaners'?

• A silent sound

• A hard 'R' sound

• An 'S' sound pronounced as 'Z'

• A schwa sound