How to Pronounce the Letter U - American English

The video tutorial discusses the complexities of English pronunciation, focusing on how letters do not always correspond to a single sound. It highlights the letter U, demonstrating its various pronunciations in different words. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using a dictionary with IPA transcriptions or listening to native speakers for accurate pronunciation. It concludes with an invitation to explore more resources and courses offered by Rachel's English.

Why might the 'CH' in 'Chicago' sound different from the 'CH' in 'choice'?

• Because 'CH' is a silent letter in some words.

• Because 'CH' is always pronounced the same way.

• Because the sounds of English letters can vary.

• Because English letters always have the same sound.

What is the sound of the letter 'U' in the word 'autumn'?

• The 'air' vowel

• The 'oo' sound

• The schwa sound

• The 'you' diphthong

In the word 'union', how is the letter 'U' pronounced?

• As the 'you' diphthong

• As the schwa sound

• As the 'oo' sound

• As the 'air' vowel

What should you do to ensure correct pronunciation of a word?

• Guess based on the spelling

• Consult a dictionary or a native speaker

• Always pronounce it as it is spelled

• Ignore the pronunciation

What additional resources are suggested for improving pronunciation?

• Practicing with non-native speakers

• Listening to music

• Watching real-life English videos

• Reading more books