Pronunciation of 'Comfortable' in English

Pronunciation of 'Comfortable' in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, World Languages

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of the word 'comfortable' in both British and American English. It highlights the differences in stress and syllable emphasis between the two dialects, providing a clear guide on how to articulate the word correctly in each version of English.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the video?

How to spell the word 'comfortable'

How to pronounce the word 'comfortable'

Different meanings of the word 'comfortable'

The history of the word 'comfortable'

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In British English, where is the stress placed when pronouncing 'comfortable'?

On the second syllable

On the first syllable

On the third syllable

Evenly across all syllables

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'comfortable' pronounced in British English?

com-for-ta-ble

com-fort-able

com-fort-a-ble

com-fort-the-ball

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In American English, how is 'comfortable' typically pronounced?

com-for-ta-ble

com-fort-the-ball

com-fort-a-ble

com-fort-able

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pronunciation places the stress on the first syllable?

American English

British English

Both American and British English

Neither American nor British English