English Pronunciation: T after R like in PARTY - American English

The video tutorial discusses the pronunciation of the letter T in American English, particularly when it appears between vowels or after an R and before a vowel. It highlights how native speakers often pronounce T as a D sound in these contexts. The tutorial also explains the R consonant sound when it functions as a vowel, providing examples to illustrate these pronunciation patterns. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to recognize these patterns in speech, even if they choose not to adopt them in their own pronunciation.

What happens to the pronunciation of the letter T when it comes between two vowel sounds?

How is the letter T pronounced when it comes after the letter R and before a vowel?

Can you provide examples of words where the letter T is pronounced as a D sound?

In what contexts might you hear the pronunciation change of T to a D sound?

What is the significance of linking and smoothing in American English pronunciation?