How to Pronounce QUARTER - Conversational American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'quarter'. It covers the word's usage in different contexts, such as time and money, and provides a detailed breakdown of its phonetic components. The tutorial explains syllable stress, the kW consonant cluster, and offers tips for simplifying pronunciation by dropping the W sound. It also delves into the articulation of the vowel and R sounds, the flap T, and tongue positioning. The video concludes with additional resources for further learning.

What are some contexts in which the word 'quarter' is used?

• As a type of fruit

• In time, money, and fractions

• As a synonym for 'half'

• In cooking recipes only

How do many Americans simplify the pronunciation of the initial sounds in 'quarter'?

• By adding an extra 'r' sound

• By dropping the 'w' sound

• By dropping the 'k' sound

• By pronouncing both 'k' and 'w' sounds

What happens to the 'aw' vowel sound when it is followed by an 'r' in the same syllable?

• It becomes a nasal sound

• It becomes a pure 'aw' sound

• It remains unchanged

• It shifts further back in the mouth

What is the role of the tongue in producing the 'r' sound in 'quarter'?

• The tongue curls forward

• The middle part of the tongue lifts up and back

• The tongue remains flat

• The tongue touches the roof of the mouth

What is a flap 't' and when does it occur in the word 'quarter'?

• A silent 't' sound

• A true 't' sound occurring at the start of a word

• A 't' sound that is pronounced like a 'd'

• A 't' sound that occurs after an 'r' and before a vowel

How do the lips behave during the pronunciation of 'quarter'?

• They remain tight throughout

• They flare for the 'r' sound

• They are relaxed and do not move

• They form a smile

Why is the second 'r' in 'quarter' less pronounced?

• Because it is followed by a vowel

• Because it is silent

• Because it is in an unstressed syllable

• Because it is in a stressed syllable