How To Pronounce Mountain #Shorts

The video tutorial explores the pronunciation of words like 'mountain', 'fountain', and 'Britain'. It highlights the differences between spelling and pronunciation in English, emphasizing the complexity and variability of English pronunciation. The tutorial also touches on the word 'maintain' and concludes with a reflection on the challenges of English pronunciation.

How is the word 'mountain' pronounced differently from its spelling?

• The 't' is silent.

• The 'ou' is pronounced as 'oo'.

• It is pronounced exactly as it is spelled.

• The 'ai' is pronounced as 'ee'.

Which of the following words is pronounced similarly to 'mountain'?

• Britain

• Fountain

• All of the above

• Maintain

What is the main focus of the second section?

• The spelling of 'mountain'.

• The pronunciation of 'fountain' and 'Britain'.

• The history of English words.

• The grammar rules of English.

Which word is used to reflect on the complexity of English pronunciation?

• Maintain

• All of the above

• Mountain

• Fountain

What is the speaker's opinion on English pronunciation?

• It is easy to learn.

• It is logical.

• It is straightforward.

• It is crazy.