Idiom: Ripped Off -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the idiom 'ripped off', meaning to be swindled or cheated, with an example. It provides a detailed pronunciation guide, focusing on the VR sound, PT cluster, and linking techniques. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of stress in the phrase 'ripped off'. Viewers are encouraged to practice by creating their own sentences and sharing them on YouTube. Additional resources and playlists are available on Rachel's English for further learning.

What does the idiom 'ripped off' mean?

• To be swindled or cheated

• To be praised highly

• To be given a gift

• To be physically torn

Which sound does the word 'ripped' start with?

• A nasal sound

• A vowel sound

• A VR sound

• A fricative sound

How is the 'ed' in 'ripped' pronounced?

• As 'ed'

• As 'et'

• As 'at'

• As 'id'

What should you do to link 'ripped' and 'off' smoothly?

• Drop the 't' sound

• Link the 't' sound to 'off'

• Emphasize the 'd' sound

• Pause between the words

What does the instructor encourage you to do with the idiom 'ripped off'?

• Ignore it

• Use it in a sentence and share online

• Write an essay about it

• Translate it into another language