How to Pronounce N'T Contractions -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of NT contractions in English, focusing on the stop consonant T and nasal consonant N. It highlights how native speakers often do not release the T sound in contractions like 'shouldn't' and 'couldn't'. The tutorial provides examples and describes the tongue and soft palate positions for these sounds. It also covers one-syllable NT contractions like 'won't' and 'don't', emphasizing their unique pronunciation. The video aims to help learners understand and imitate these sounds in English speech.

What is the role of the 't' in NT contractions like 'shouldn't'?

• It is pronounced as a long vowel.

• It is silent.

• It is pronounced with a strong release.

• It is pronounced as a stop consonant.

How does the 'n' sound in NT contractions differ from other sounds?

• It is a voiced plosive.

• It is a fricative consonant.

• It is a nasal consonant.

• It is a stop consonant.

What happens to the soft palate during the 't' sound in NT contractions?

• It stays down.

• It raises to cut off the sound.

• It vibrates.

• It moves forward.

Which of the following is an example of a one-syllable NT contraction?

• Didn't

• Wouldn't

• Couldn't

• Won't

What is the common vowel sound in the words 'won't' and 'don't'?

• The 'i' as in 'sit'

• The 'o' as in 'no'

• The 'e' as in 'bed'

• The 'a' as in 'cat'