How to Say MOUNTAIN and SENTENCE - American English

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of words like 'mountain', 'curtain', 'sentence', and 'cotton', emphasizing the use of the stop T sound. The instructor explains how native speakers often omit the T sound in certain consonant clusters, replacing it with a stop T. Detailed instructions are provided on tongue positioning and airflow control to achieve the correct pronunciation. Additional examples include words like 'fountain', 'kitten', and 'button'. The video concludes with a call to action for further learning through the instructor's playlists and courses.

What is the common pronunciation change for the T sound in the word 'mountain'?

• It is often omitted or becomes a stop T.

• It is pronounced as a voiced T.

• It is pronounced as a flap T.

• It is pronounced as a true T.

In the word 'curtain', what happens to the T sound?

• It becomes a flap T.

• It is omitted completely.

• It is pronounced as a true T.

• It becomes a stop T.

Which of the following words does NOT typically use a stop T sound?

• Curtain

• Cotton

• Mountain

• Party

What is the tongue position for pronouncing the stop T in 'cotton'?

• The tongue is pulled back.

• The tongue is at the bottom of the mouth.

• The tongue is touching the roof of the mouth.

• The tongue is between the teeth.

Which of the following words is an example of using a stop T, schwa, and N sound?

• Playing

• Running

• Button

• Eating