Homophone Phrases -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial discusses homophone phrases and how reductions can create them. It explains that homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. The tutorial provides examples of sentence fragments that sound identical when reduced, such as 'gotta' and 'Hatter.' It reassures students that context will clarify meaning. The video also covers H reduction, emphasizing that it should sound like an extra syllable. Additional examples include 'let her' and 'butter.' The tutorial concludes with encouragement to explore more resources on Rachel's English.

What is a homophone?

• Words that are spelled the same but sound different

• Words that have the same meaning and spelling

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

• Words that sound different but have the same meaning

How does the reduction of 'got to' sound in a sentence?

• Gotta

• Got two

• Gotten

• Go to

What should the reduction of 'her' sound like?

• A separate word

• An extra syllable in a bigger word

• A silent letter

• A completely different word

Which of the following is an example of a homophone phrase involving 'letter'?

• Lead her to the door

• Let her know

• Letter the wrong way

• Let her leave

How do 'gave him' and 'gave them' sound when reduced?

• Gave it

• Gave 'em

• Gave them

• Gave him