How to Link: words that begin with H - American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial discusses the concepts of linking and reduction in English pronunciation, focusing on the letter H. It provides examples of how native speakers often drop the H in words like 'her', 'he', 'has', and 'have', and emphasizes the importance of linking these words to the preceding word. The tutorial also explains the role of punctuation in linking and the difference between stressed and unstressed words. Viewers are encouraged to practice these techniques to improve their English pronunciation.

What happens to the letter H in the word 'her' when it is linked to the preceding word?

• It is replaced with a different sound.

• It is pronounced separately.

• It is pronounced more strongly.

• It is dropped and linked to the preceding word.

How does punctuation affect linking in speech?

• Punctuation changes the sound of linked words.

• Punctuation signifies a pause, preventing linking.

• Punctuation encourages linking.

• Punctuation has no effect on linking.

Which type of words are typically unstressed in speech?

• Nouns

• Function words

• Verbs

• Adjectives

What happens to the vowel sound in 'have' when it is reduced?

• It is replaced with a consonant sound.

• It is pronounced more clearly.

• It is elongated.

• It becomes a schwa.

When is the H in 'have' not dropped in a sentence?

• When 'have' is the main verb.

• When 'have' is followed by a noun.

• When 'have' is a helping verb.

• When 'have' is at the end of a sentence.

In the sentence 'I saw her sister in Chicago', how is 'her' pronounced?

• With a different vowel sound.

• With the H dropped and linked to 'saw'.

• As a separate word.

• With a strong H sound.

What is the effect of dropping the H in 'his' in a sentence?

• It makes the sentence longer.

• It changes the meaning of the sentence.

• It links 'his' to the preceding word.

• It makes 'his' a separate word.