Sounds Video: H

The video tutorial explains how to produce the H consonant sound, an unvoiced sound made by passing air through a slightly constricted passage. It provides guidance on tongue and lip positioning, and offers examples of words like 'how', 'hi', and 'who'. The H sound is common at the beginning of words in American English. The tutorial concludes with practice words to reinforce learning.

What is the key to making the H consonant sound?

• Constricting the air passage completely

• Vibrating the vocal cords

• Passing air through a slightly constricted passage

• Using the lips to create the sound

In the word 'how', what happens to the lips and jaw when making the H sound?

• They remain in position for the next sound

• They move to form the H sound

• They close tightly

• They vibrate

Which of the following words starts with the H sound?

• Hi

• Orange

• Apple

• Banana

Where is the H sound most commonly found in American English words?

• It is not used in American English

• At the beginning of words

• In the middle of words

• At the end of words

Which of the following is an example word provided for practicing the H sound?

• Cat

• Fish

• Dog

• Hope