How to Say "Are You Sure?" -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the phrase 'be sure', part of a sentence study series. It covers stress on syllables, tongue and lip movements, schwa and vowel reduction, and consonant sounds. The tutorial also explains pitch changes in questions and provides resources for further learning.

What is the stress pattern of the phrase 'be sure'?

• Stress on the last syllable

• Equal stress on all syllables

• Stress on the second syllable

• Stress on the first syllable

How is the word 'are' typically pronounced in the phrase 'are you sure'?

• As a reduced 'R' sound

• As a 'Y' sound

• As a full 'are' sound

• As a 'SH' sound

What happens to the tongue when transitioning from the 'R' sound to the 'Y' sound?

• The tongue comes down and forward

• The tongue touches the roof of the mouth

• The tongue moves back and up

• The tongue stays in the same position

Which sound does the word 'sure' begin with?

• A 'T' sound

• A 'R' sound

• A 'SH' consonant sound

• A 'Y' sound

Why does the pitch go up at the end of the phrase 'are you sure'?

• Because it's a statement

• Because it's an exclamation

• Because it's a command

• Because it's a yes-no question