The I'M GONNA Reduction -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the reduction of 'I'm going to' to 'I'm gonna' and further to 'M'. It highlights how Americans often reduce familiar phrases in speech. The tutorial provides practice techniques for mastering these reductions and offers examples to illustrate their use. The video concludes with additional resources for learning American English pronunciation.

What is the primary subject with which the reduction 'I'm gonna' is used?

• She

• I

• He

• You

What is the purpose of reducing phrases like 'I am going to' in American English?

• To make speech more formal

• To make speech faster and smoother

• To confuse listeners

• To emphasize the phrase

In the pronunciation practice, what is emphasized about the second syllable of 'Maná'?

• It should be elongated

• It should be stressed

• It should be ultrashort

• It should be silent

Which of the following is an example of a further reduction discussed in the video?

• I'm going to

• I'm gonna

• I'ma

• I will

What does the narrator suggest you do if you want help with pronouncing a word or phrase?

• Put it in the comments

• Email the narrator

• Sign up for a course

• Search online