Do NOT say the D in these 105 Common Words! Part 1

The video tutorial explains how Americans often drop T's and D's in common words to achieve smoothness in speech. It provides examples like 'tens' and 'friendship' where the D is dropped, and discusses the pattern of dropping D in ND consonant clusters. The tutorial also covers how D is dropped when linking words, such as 'friend was', and demonstrates the natural sound of dropped D in full sentences.

Why do Americans often drop the D in words like 'tens'?

• To make the word longer

• To make the word sound more formal

• To achieve smoother pronunciation

• To add emphasis to the word

In the word 'friendship', why is the D typically dropped?

• Because it comes after a vowel

• Because it comes after an N and before a consonant

• Because it is at the end of the word

• Because it is a silent letter

Which of the following is NOT a reason for dropping the D in American English?

• To make words sound more complex

• To follow a specific consonant pattern

• To enhance natural spoken English

• To make speech smoother

What is the effect of dropping the D in phrases like 'friend was'?

• It makes the phrase sound more formal

• It disrupts the flow of speech

• It adds an extra syllable

• It makes the phrase sound more natural

How does dropping the D affect the pronunciation of 'friendship' in sentences?

• It makes the sentence sound awkward

• It enhances the smoothness and natural flow

• It makes the sentence longer

• It adds a pause in the sentence