How to Pronounce T and D between Consonants -- American English

The video tutorial explains how Americans often drop the T&D sounds when they occur between two consonants, making speech smoother and easier to pronounce. It provides examples like 'exactly' and 'grand piano' to illustrate this concept. The tutorial encourages viewers to practice this technique and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the main benefit of dropping T&D sounds between consonants?

• It smooths out and links speech more naturally.

• It helps in understanding different accents.

• It makes speech more formal.

• It makes words longer and more complex.

In the word 'exactly', why is the T sound often dropped?

• Because it is at the end of a sentence.

• Because it is between two consonants.

• Because it is a silent letter.

• Because it is at the beginning of the word.

How is the phrase 'grand piano' typically pronounced by native speakers?

• With a silent G.

• With an emphasis on the P.

• With a strong D sound.

• With the D sound dropped.

What is the first sound in the phrase 'just one more'?

• A T sound.

• A vowel sound.

• A D sound.

• A W consonant sound.

What does the instructor encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Focus only on grammar.

• Practice with examples and continue learning.

• Ignore other people's examples.

• Stop practicing after the video.