How to Pronounce COMFORTABLE -- AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'comfortable' in American English. It begins with an introduction to the word and its common mispronunciations. The instructor provides a detailed breakdown of each syllable, emphasizing the correct stress and phonetic sounds. The tutorial also covers the concept of unstressed syllables and how they affect pronunciation. The video concludes with practice suggestions and encourages viewers to engage with additional resources on Rachel's English website.

What is the common American English pronunciation of 'comfortable'?

• com-for-ta-ble

• com-fort-a-ble

• kamf-der-bel

• kamf-ter-ble

Which part of the tongue is used to produce the 'k' sound in 'comfortable'?

• Middle part of the tongue

• Tip of the tongue

• Back part of the tongue

• Front part of the tongue

What is the characteristic of the 'der' syllable in 'comfortable'?

• It is pronounced with a rising intonation

• It is long and loud

• It is stressed and high in pitch

• It is short, flat, and quiet

What should you focus on when making the dark 'l' sound in 'comfortable'?

• Raising the pitch of your voice

• Keeping the tongue flat

• Pulling the back part of the tongue towards the roof of the mouth

• Bringing the front part of the tongue up

What does Rachel encourage viewers to do after learning the pronunciation?

• Forget about the word

• Practice and post a video response

• Only watch the video once

• Avoid using the word in sentences