How to Pronounce OPPORTUNITY -- American English

How to Pronounce OPPORTUNITY -- American English

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'opportunity'. It explains the syllable stress, vowel and consonant sounds, and the use of the flap T. The tutorial provides a detailed breakdown of each sound in the word, emphasizing the importance of jaw and tongue positions. The video concludes with suggestions for further learning through Rachel's English resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary stress syllable in the word 'opportunity'?

First syllable

Fourth syllable

Second syllable

Third syllable

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sound requires a jaw drop in the pronunciation of 'opportunity'?

The 'Ouazzane Father Vowel'

The 'N' consonant

The 'P' sound

The 'R' sound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the schwa sound treated in the word 'opportunity'?

It is replaced by the 'R' sound

It is pronounced separately

It is silent

It is stressed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the characteristic of the 'T' in the stressed syllable of 'opportunity'?

It is a silent 'T'

It is a flap 'T'

It is a true 'T'

It is a soft 'T'

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of 'T' is used between two vowels in 'opportunity'?

Flap 'T'

Hard 'T'

True 'T'

Silent 'T'