How to Pronounce LITTLE - American English

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'little', highlighting the challenges posed by the flap T and dark L sounds. It provides a detailed breakdown of tongue positioning and syllable stress, offering techniques for mastering these sounds. The tutorial also covers common phrases and variations in pronunciation, concluding with additional resources for further learning.

What makes the pronunciation of 'little' particularly challenging?

• The combination of flap T and dark L

• The use of a rare vowel sound

• The word's length

• The presence of a silent letter

How is the light L in 'little' typically pronounced?

• With the tongue tip touching the roof of the mouth

• With the tongue tip touching the back of the bottom front teeth

• With the tongue tip touching the upper front teeth

• With the tongue tip relaxed and vibrating

What is the vowel sound in the stressed syllable of 'little'?

• The same as in 'lead'

• The same as in 'sit'

• The same as in 'late'

• The same as in 'lot'

How does Tom describe making the flap T in 'little'?

• The tongue tip touches the bottom teeth

• The tongue does a little release

• The tongue does a full bounce

• The tongue stays at the roof of the mouth

What is a common phrase that uses the word 'little'?

• A little bit

• A little more

• A little less

• A little while

When does the T in 'bit' become a stop T?

• When the next word begins with a vowel

• When the sentence ends or the next word begins with a consonant

• When the word is at the beginning of a sentence

• When the word is emphasized

What is the purpose of practicing the pronunciation of 'little'?

• To learn a new vocabulary word

• To improve fluency in American English

• To understand British English pronunciation

• To memorize the spelling of the word