How to Pronounce INTERNATIONAL -- American English

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'International'. It breaks down the word into its syllables, highlighting the secondary stress on the first syllable and primary stress on the third. The tutorial provides a detailed guide on the sounds of each syllable, including the A as in 'zip' vowel, the schwa R sound, and the dark L. It also discusses common pronunciation variations, such as dropping the T sound. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to suggest words for future tutorials and provides links to additional resources for learning American English pronunciation.

What is the primary stress pattern in the word 'International'?

• Primary stress on the first syllable

• Primary stress on the fourth syllable

• Primary stress on the second syllable

• Primary stress on the third syllable

Which sound is associated with the first syllable of 'International'?

• A as in 'apple'

• A as in 'cat'

• A as in 'zip'

• A as in 'car'

What is the key feature of the schwa sound in the middle syllables of 'International'?

• It requires a strong tongue movement

• It is pronounced with a separate schwa sound

• The R sound takes over the schwa

• It is stressed heavily

How should the tongue be positioned for the 'na' syllable in 'International'?

• Tongue should be flat

• Tongue should touch the roof of the mouth

• Tongue should be at the bottom of the mouth

• Tongue should be curled back

What is a common feature of the dark L sound in 'International'?

• It requires a separate schwa sound

• The tongue tip must touch the roof of the mouth

• The dark part of the sound is emphasized

• It is pronounced with a strong T sound