English Vocabulary -- Words for the Kitchen -- American English

This video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of various kitchen items, providing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for each word. It covers syllable stress, tricky sounds, and noteworthy pronunciations. The video encourages viewers to practice out loud and offers advanced tips for better pronunciation. It concludes with a review of the vocabulary and links to additional resources for further learning.

What is the purpose of using IPA in the video?

• To teach grammar rules

• To explain the history of kitchen items

• To help with the correct pronunciation of words

• To provide a visual representation of word meanings

How is the 't' in 'plate' pronounced when it ends a sentence?

• As a stop t

• As a silent letter

• As a flap t

• As a true t

What is unique about the pronunciation of 'fork'?

• It ends with a flap t

• It has a silent 'f'

• The 'r' is pronounced with rounded lips

• It has a silent 'k'

What change occurs in the plural form of 'knife'?

• The 'i' is dropped

• The 'n' is doubled

• The 'f' changes to 'v'

• The 'k' becomes voiced

How is the 't' in 'butter knife' pronounced?

• As a silent letter

• As a true t

• As a flap t

• As a stop t

What is the stress pattern for the word 'measuring'?

• First syllable stress

• Second syllable stress

• Third syllable stress

• No stress

Which syllable is stressed in the word 'colander'?

• No stress

• Third syllable

• Second syllable

• First syllable

How is the 't' in 'refrigerator' pronounced?

• As a true t

• As a silent letter

• As a flap t

• As a stop t

What is the common stress pattern for two-syllable words like 'baggie'?

• Equal stress on both syllables

• Second syllable stress

• First syllable stress

• No stress

What is the pronunciation difference between American and British English for 'aluminum'?

• The American version has an extra syllable

• The British version is pronounced with a silent 'm'

• The American version is pronounced with a silent 'n'

• The British version has an extra syllable