How to Say DOWNLOAD -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'download', highlighting its two syllables with stress on the first. It explains the articulation of the D consonant, the 'ow' diphthong, and the transition from 'n' to 'l' sounds. The tutorial also covers the pronunciation of unstressed syllables and provides additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary focus when pronouncing the 'ow' diphthong in 'download'?

• Dropping the jaw sufficiently

• Keeping the lips tight

• Making the tongue narrow and stiff

• Raising the tongue to the roof of the mouth

How should the tongue be positioned when transitioning from 'n' to 'l' in 'download'?

• Against the back of the top front teeth

• Narrow and stiff

• Flat and wide

• Relaxed and at the bottom of the mouth

In an unstressed syllable, how does the jaw movement for the 'oa' diphthong differ?

• The jaw moves side to side

• The jaw drops more

• The jaw remains closed

• The jaw drops less

What is a common characteristic of the final 'd' sound in 'download'?

• It is pronounced with a strong emphasis

• It is often not released

• It is always pronounced clearly

• It is replaced by a 't' sound

How does the word 'download' typically sound in an unstressed context?

• It is pronounced with a rising intonation

• It sounds softer and less emphasized

• It is pronounced with more energy

• It sounds exactly like 'load'