How to Pronounce Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube - American English

The video tutorial covers the pronunciation of three common social media site names: Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. It explains the stress patterns and phonetic details of each word, focusing on the articulation of specific sounds. The tutorial also provides tips for simplifying unstressed syllables and offers additional resources for learning American English pronunciation.

What is the common stress pattern for the words Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter?

• Stress on the second syllable

• Equal stress on both syllables

• Stress on the first syllable

• No stress on any syllable

How is the 'F' sound in 'Facebook' produced?

• By closing the teeth completely

• By pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth

• By bringing the bottom lip to the top front teeth

• By rounding the lips tightly

What is the vowel sound in the second syllable of 'Facebook'?

• The 'ah' sound as in 'cat'

• The 'uh' sound as in 'push'

• The 'oo' sound as in 'blue'

• The 'ee' sound as in 'see'

Which sound is emphasized in the word 'YouTube'?

• The 'T' consonant

• The 'oo' vowel

• The 'Y' consonant

• The 'B' consonant

What is unique about the 'T' sound in 'Twitter'?

• It is a glottal T

• It is a nasal T

• It is a silent T

• It is a flap T

How is the 'W' sound in 'Twitter' formed?

• By pressing the tongue against the teeth

• By rounding the lips into a tight circle

• By dropping the jaw

• By flaring the lips

What should you do with the tongue tip for the 'UR' ending in 'Twitter'?

• Push it forward

• Press it against the teeth

• Keep it relaxed

• Pull it back and up