Mouth Position Study: American English Pronunciation

What is the key to correct pronunciation in American English?

• Listening to native speakers

• Understanding grammar rules

• Knowing the vocabulary

• Mastering mouth positions

Which sound is produced with closed lips and vocal cords making noise?

• M Sound

• F Sound

• P Sound

• B Sound

What is a characteristic of the AV owl air sound?

• Lips are tightly closed

• Jaw is significantly dropped

• Tongue touches the roof of the mouth

• Teeth are clenched

Which two sounds share the same mouth position involving the bottom lip and top front teeth?

• F and V

• S and Z

• T and D

• B and P

What is a common feature of the TH sound?

• Lips are tightly closed

• Tongue comes through the teeth

• Jaw is dropped

• Teeth are clenched

Which sound is made with the lips forming a tight circle?

• L Sound

• Z Sound

• W Sound

• R Sound

What is the mouth position for the Z sound?

• Lips are tightly closed

• Teeth are together, lips parted

• Jaw is significantly dropped

• Tongue touches the roof of the mouth