English: How to Pronounce M consonant: American Accent

English: How to Pronounce M consonant: American Accent

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English

1st - 3rd Grade

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The video tutorial teaches how to produce the M consonant sound in American English. It explains that the sound is made by pressing the lips together while using the vocal cords, making it a voiced consonant. The video also highlights that the M sound is a nasal consonant, with air passing through the nasal passages. It compares the M sound with other nasal sounds in English, such as N and NG. The tutorial includes a slow-motion demonstration and provides practice with example words like 'mom' and 'summer'. The video concludes with a thank you to the viewers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method to produce the M consonant sound?

Pressing the lips together lightly while using the vocal cords

Using the teeth to create friction

Keeping the lips apart and using the vocal cords

Pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the M sound considered a nasal consonant?

Because it involves the teeth

Because it is produced with the lips

Because air passes through the nasal passages

Because it is a voiced sound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'mom', what happens to the lips and jaw?

Lips remain apart and the jaw drops

Lips press together and the jaw drops slightly

Lips press together and the jaw rises

Lips remain apart and the jaw stays still

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words contains the M consonant sound?

Cat

Dog

Make

Fish

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of repeating example words like 'make' and 'my'?

To practice the M consonant sound

To learn new vocabulary

To improve spelling skills

To practice sentence formation