English Sounds - Y [j] Consonant - How to make the Y [j] Consonant

The video tutorial explains how to pronounce the Y consonant, focusing on the articulation of the sound. It describes the position of the jaw, lips, and tongue, and provides examples like 'yes', 'youth', and 'yell'. The tutorial emphasizes that the Y sound is common at the beginning of words and offers practice through repetition of example words. The video concludes with a summary of the key points and encourages viewers to practice the sound.

What is the initial position of the jaw when pronouncing the Y sound?

• The jaw is pulled back.

• The jaw is pushed forward.

• The jaw drops a little bit.

• The jaw is tightly closed.

How does the tongue interact with the roof of the mouth to produce the Y sound?

• The tongue tip touches the roof of the mouth.

• The middle part of the tongue lifts and touches the roof of the mouth.

• The tongue remains flat and does not touch the roof of the mouth.

• The tongue curls backward.

Which part of the tongue is primarily involved in creating the Y sound?

• The back of the tongue

• The middle part of the tongue

• The tongue tip

• The sides of the tongue

In which part of a word is the Y sound most commonly found?

• It can occur anywhere

• At the end

• At the beginning

• In the middle

Which of the following words does NOT start with the Y sound?

• Senior

• Youth

• Yes

• Yell