Pronunciation of 'R' and 'ST' Sounds

Jennifer from Tarle Speech addresses a pronunciation question about the words star, stare, stir, and steer. She highlights common mistakes, such as adding extra vowel sounds, and provides techniques for correctly pronouncing R vowel sounds. The video includes practice exercises and concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the main focus of the pronunciation question discussed in the video?

• The 'E' vowels

• The 'R' vowels

• The 'S' sound

• The 'T' sound

What common mistake do students make with the 'ST' sound?

• Emphasizing the 'T' too much

• Ignoring the 'R' sound

• Dropping the 'S' sound

• Adding a vowel sound

How should you start pronouncing words with 'ST'?

• By puckering your lips

• By whispering the 'S' sound

• By letting air move out of your mouth

• By adding a vowel sound

What is the correct way to pronounce the 'R' vowel in 'star'?

• With a smile

• With a closed mouth

• With a wide open mouth

• With puckered lips

Which two words share the same pronunciation for the 'R' vowel?

• Star and Stare

• Star and Stir

• Stir and Steer

• Stare and Steer

What is the key to pronouncing 'stir' correctly?

• Using a puckered mouth shape

• Using a smiling mouth shape

• Using a single 'er' sound

• Using a wide circle mouth shape

How should you position your lips when pronouncing 'steer'?

• Smiling

• Wide open

• Relaxed

• Puckered

What is the sequence of 'R' vowel sounds practiced together?

• Ear, Er, Air, Are

• Er, Ear, Are, Air

• Air, Are, Ear, Er

• Are, Air, Er, Ear

What did the celebrity chef try to do in the practice sentence?

• Sing a song

• Steer the audience

• Dance on stage

• Cook a meal

Why did the chef want to steer the audience down the stairs?

• To teach them cooking

• To avoid them staring

• To give them a tour

• To show them the kitchen