How to Get off the Phone: American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial provides guidance on how to end phone calls using various phrases such as 'thanks for calling', 'talk to you later', and 'I have to go'. It delves into the phonetic details of these phrases, including the use of diphthongs, schwa sounds, and consonant sounds. The tutorial also covers how to express urgency and make commitments over the phone, with a focus on pronunciation and phonetic nuances.

What is the initial sound in the word 'thanks'?

• K sound

• Voiced TH sound

• Unvoiced TH sound

• S sound

In the phrase 'talk to you', which word is reduced to a schwa sound?

• You

• To

• Later

• Talk

How is the word 'have' pronounced in 'I have to go'?

• With a V sound

• With an F sound

• With a B sound

• With a D sound

What vowel sound is used in the word 'go' in 'I have to go'?

• A as in cat

• U as in cup

• E as in bed

• O as in no

Which diphthong is used in the word 'I'll'?

• Eye as in buy

• Ow as in cow

• Oy as in boy

• Ay as in day

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

• L sound

• R sound

• N sound

• M sound

In the phrase 'see ya', what is the vowel sound in 'see'?

• A as in cat

• E as in she

• O as in pot

• I as in sit