How to Say 'Happy Birthday' - American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the phrase 'Happy Birthday', breaking down each word into its phonetic components. It also covers the pronunciation of the word 'swap' and explains two idioms: 'spill the beans' and 'it's a free country'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of correct vowel and consonant sounds, syllable stress, and idiomatic expressions in English.

What is a common mistake people make with the 'TH' sound in 'Birthday'?

• Replacing it with a 'D' sound

• Replacing it with an 'S' sound

• Replacing it with a 'T' sound

• Replacing it with a 'Z' sound

Which part of the word 'Happy' is stressed?

• Neither syllable

• Both syllables equally

• The second syllable

• The first syllable

What is the initial sound in the word 'swap'?

• A 'W' sound

• A 'T' sound

• A 'S' sound

• A 'P' sound

What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

• To reveal a secret

• To make a mess

• To start a conversation

• To cook beans

How is the 'T' in 'It's a free country' pronounced?

• As a silent letter

• As a regular 'T'

• As a 'D' sound

• As a 'CH' sound

What does the idiom 'it's a free country' imply?

• You can do what you want

• You must follow the rules

• You have to pay for freedom

• You need permission for everything

What is the vowel sound in the word 'free'?

• The 'e' in 'she'

• The 'a' in 'cat'

• The 'u' in 'put'

• The 'o' in 'hot'