How to Pronounce YELLOW vs. JELLO - [j] vs. [d_] - American English

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation differences between words like 'yellow' and 'jello', focusing on the Y and J sounds. It covers the lip and tongue positions required for each sound, providing detailed comparisons and visual aids. The tutorial also offers additional resources for learning American English pronunciation.

What is a common issue Spanish speakers face with the Y and J sounds?

• They often confuse the Y sound with the L sound.

• They often confuse the Y sound with the J sound.

• They often confuse the J sound with the K sound.

• They often confuse the J sound with the T sound.

How do the lips behave when pronouncing the Y sound?

• The lips are flared.

• The lips are pursed.

• The lips are tightly closed.

• The lips are relaxed.

What is the lip position for the J sound?

• The lips are tightly closed.

• The lips are relaxed.

• The lips are flared and the teeth are closed.

• The lips are pursed.

Where is the tongue tip positioned for the Y sound?

• At the roof of the mouth.

• Behind the top front teeth.

• Touching the bottom front teeth.

• In the middle of the mouth.

For the J sound, where is the tongue tip located?

• At the roof of the mouth.

• Touching the bottom front teeth.

• Behind the top front teeth.

• In the middle of the mouth.

What happens to the tongue's middle part during the Y sound?

• It retracts backwards.

• It curls upwards.

• It stays flat.

• It pushes forward against the roof of the mouth.

What additional resources does the speaker mention at the end?

• A new video series.

• A book on American English pronunciation.

• A language learning app.

• A podcast series.