American English: How to Pronounce the W consonant

The video tutorial teaches how to produce the W sound in English. It explains the mechanics of forming the sound, including lip and tongue positioning, and the role of vocal cords. The tutorial provides a visual and slow-motion analysis of the sound, highlights its common usage at the beginning of words, and offers practice with example words. The video concludes with a summary and thanks to the viewers.

What is the initial step in forming the W sound?

• Pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth

• Forming a tight circle with the lips

• Keeping the lips relaxed

• Opening the lips wide

Which part of the tongue is involved in making the W sound?

• The tip of the tongue

• The back part of the tongue

• The middle of the tongue

• The sides of the tongue

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

• It can be anywhere

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

Which of the following words contains the W sound in the middle?

• West

• Why

• Unwind

• Water

Which of these words is used as an example to practice the W sound?

• All of the above

• Will

• Between

• Welcome