Syllabic Consonants -- How to Pronounce [_l], [_m], [_n], [__]

The video tutorial explains syllabic consonants in American English, focusing on how certain consonants (R, M, N, L) can replace vowels in syllables. It provides detailed examples and pronunciation tips for each consonant, emphasizing the simplification of syllables. The video also promotes additional learning resources and a book on American English pronunciation.

What is a syllabic consonant?

• A consonant that is always stressed

• A consonant that replaces a vowel in a syllable

• A consonant that follows a vowel in a syllable

• A consonant that is silent

Which of the following consonants can replace a vowel in American English?

• F, V, H, J

• P, T, S, Z

• L, R, M, N

• B, D, G, K

In the word 'father', how should the transition from TH to R be made?

• By inserting a schwa sound

• By going directly from TH to R

• By pausing between TH and R

• By emphasizing the schwa sound

When pronouncing 'bottom', what should you do with the schwa sound?

• Emphasize it before the M

• Skip it and go directly to the M

• Replace it with a different vowel

• Pronounce it after the M

In the word 'human', how should the transition to the N sound be made?

• By emphasizing the schwa sound

• By inserting a schwa sound

• By going directly to the N sound

• By pausing before the N

What is unique about the L sound in a syllable?

• It is always silent

• It is a dark L with a vowel-like sound

• It is always stressed

• It is pronounced with a schwa

In the word 'people', how should the transition to the L sound be made?

• By going directly to the dark L sound

• By inserting a schwa sound

• By pausing before the L

• By emphasizing the schwa sound