How to Pronounce PEOPLE --- American English Pronunciation

How to Pronounce PEOPLE --- American English Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'people', breaking it down into syllables and sounds. It explains the stress on the first syllable and the formation of the P consonant and E vowel sounds. The tutorial also covers the schwa and dark L sounds, providing tips on tongue positioning. Viewers are encouraged to practice by creating their own sentences and sharing them. Additional resources are available on Rachel's English website and YouTube channel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stress pattern of the word 'people'?

Stress on the second syllable

Stress on the first syllable

No stress on any syllable

Equal stress on both syllables

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should the tongue be positioned when pronouncing the 'ee' sound in 'people'?

Tongue tip touching the teeth

Tongue tip up towards the roof of the mouth

Tongue tip down with the front part stretching up

Tongue tip curled back

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of the schwa sound in 'people'?

It is stressed and high in pitch

It is unstressed and low in pitch

It is stressed and low in pitch

It is unstressed and high in pitch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the tongue in producing the dark L sound?

The tongue tip touches the roof of the mouth

The tongue tip curls back

The tongue tip touches the teeth

The back of the tongue shifts towards the throat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to do with the word 'people'?

Write it down multiple times

Use it in a sentence and record a video

Translate it into another language

Ignore it and move to the next word