Pronunciation Techniques and Tips

Jennifer from Tarle Speech explains the pronunciation differences between 'this' and 'these'. She covers the TH sound, vowel differences, and the S and Z sounds. The video includes practical tips and exercises to help viewers improve their pronunciation.

What is the main focus of this week's pronunciation question?

• The difference between 'sit' and 'set'

• The difference between 'bat' and 'bet'

• The difference between 'cat' and 'cut'

• The difference between 'this' and 'these'

What is essential for producing the correct 'th' sound?

• Keeping the voice box off

• Allowing air to move over the tongue

• Touching the tongue to the teeth

• Keeping the tongue inside the mouth

What happens if the tongue completely touches the teeth when pronouncing 'th'?

• It sounds like an 's'

• It sounds like a 'z'

• It sounds like a 'd'

• It sounds like a 't'

What is the key to producing the correct 'th' sound?

• Keeping the tongue inside the mouth

• Allowing air to move over the tongue

• Touching the tongue to the teeth

• Keeping the voice box off

How is the long 'e' sound described?

• The relaxed vowel

• The smiling vowel

• The frowning vowel

• The whispering vowel

What is the position of the tongue for the short 'i' sound in 'this'?

• Very high and flat

• Popped down slightly and relaxed

• Touching the top front teeth

• Pointed downwards

What is the position of the tongue for the long 'e' sound?

• Very high and flat

• Popped down slightly

• Touching the bottom teeth

• Curled upwards

Which sound is used in 'these' despite its spelling with an 's'?

• A 't' sound

• An 's' sound

• A 'z' sound

• A 'd' sound

What is the main difference between the 's' and 'z' sounds?

• The shape of the lips

• The state of the voice box

• The movement of air

• The position of the tongue

What is the position of the tongue for the 's' sound?

• Curled upwards

• Touching the bottom teeth

• Pressed against the roof of the mouth

• Behind the top front teeth or pointed down