American English Pronunciation: The Stop T

The video tutorial explains the stop T sound in American English, highlighting its unique characteristic of being a non-sound where air stops without a release. It contrasts stop T with no T sounds, using examples like 'fly' and 'flight'. The tutorial emphasizes the smoothness of American English and how stop T contributes to this by skipping the release of air. It provides guidelines on when to use stop T, such as before consonants or at the end of sentences, and offers practice with various words and phrases.

What is the stop T in American English?

• A consonant sound

• A vowel sound

• A sound made by stopping air

• A sound made by releasing air

How does the word 'flight' differ from 'fly' in terms of sound?

• 'Flight' has a longer vowel sound

• 'Flight' has a stop T, while 'fly' does not

• 'Fly' has a stop T, while 'flight' does not

• Both words sound the same

Why is the stop T used in American English?

• To create a smoother flow of speech

• To make words sound more distinct

• To add emphasis to words

• To make speech more abrupt

In which of the following words is a stop T likely to be used?

• Fly

• Late

• Attain

• Fitness

When is a stop T typically used in American English?

• At the beginning of a sentence

• Before a vowel sound

• When the next sound is a consonant

• In the middle of a vowel sound

Which of the following pairs demonstrates the use of a stop T?

• Day - Date

• Sue - Suit

• Fly - Flight

• Ray - Rate

What is the main purpose of practicing with words like 'apartment' and 'artful'?

• To understand vowel sounds

• To improve spelling

• To practice the stop T sound

• To learn new vocabulary

Which word contains a stop T in the middle?

• Outlast

• Outgrow

• Outburst

• Outfit

What is the effect of a stop T on the preceding sound?

• It raises the pitch

• It softens the sound

• It causes an abrupt stop

• It makes the sound longer

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the stop T?

• It creates a smooth transition

• It involves a release of air

• It stops the air abruptly

• It is used before consonants