KATE SNOW -- Interview a Broadcaster! -- American English Pronunciation

In this video, Rachel interviews Kate Snow, a national correspondent for NBC News, about the nuances of American English pronunciation, particularly in broadcasting. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a standard American accent, the importance of correct pronunciation, and techniques for handling difficult words. Kate shares her experiences with accent modification and script preparation, offering insights into the world of broadcasting. The video concludes with a discussion on favorite words and an invitation to explore more content on Rachel's English.

What is another term for the standard American accent often used by broadcasters?

• Midwestern English

• Canadian English

• New York English

• Broadcaster English

Where did Kate Snow grow up, and how did it influence her accent?

• Texas, with a Southern drawl

• New York City, with a strong urban accent

• Upstate New York, with a Midwestern-like accent

• California, with a laid-back accent

What pronunciation change did Kate Snow have to make for words like 'mountain' and 'button'?

• Use a glottal stop

• Use a D sound

• Use a real T sound

• Use a silent T

How does Kate Snow handle difficult foreign pronunciations in her scripts?

• Uses a pronunciation app

• Asks a colleague to pronounce them

• Writes them phonetically

• Ignores them

What strategy does Kate Snow use when she encounters a word she might stumble on?

• Asks someone else to read it

• Avoids using the word

• Writes it phonetically

• Paraphrases the sentence

What is the significance of the T sound in words like 'draft' and 'drafts'?

• It is always silent

• It is pronounced differently based on its position

• It is always pronounced as a D

• It is pronounced the same in all contexts

What is one of Kate Snow's favorite words, and what does it mean?

• Serendipity, meaning a happy accident

• Loquacious, meaning talkative

• Ephemeral, meaning short-lived

• Persnickety, meaning fussy or picky