American English - IH [_] Vowel - How to make the IH Vowel

The video tutorial explains how to pronounce the 'air' vowel, often challenging for non-native speakers. It covers the correct mouth position, comparing stressed and unstressed forms, and provides practice with example words. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of jaw drop and tongue placement for accurate pronunciation.

What is a common mistake non-native speakers make when pronouncing the 'air' vowel?

• They replace it with the 'A' vowel.

• They replace it with the 'E' vowel.

• They replace it with the 'O' vowel.

• They replace it with the 'U' vowel.

How does the mouth position change for the 'air' vowel sound?

• The lips are tightly closed and the tongue is flat.

• The jaw drops more and the tongue is not as close to the roof of the mouth.

• The jaw is clenched and the tongue is at the back of the mouth.

• The jaw is more closed and the tongue is closer to the roof of the mouth.

In a stressed syllable, how does the 'air' vowel sound differ from an unstressed one?

• It is longer and more monotone.

• It is shorter and more monotone.

• It is louder and higher in pitch.

• It is quieter and lower in pitch.

Which word contains a stressed 'air' vowel sound?

• Divorce

• Office

• Busy

• Fix

Which of the following words is used as an example for practicing the 'air' vowel sound?

• Begin

• Instead

• Which

• Print