How to Say MOUNTAIN and SENTENCE - American English

How to Say MOUNTAIN and SENTENCE - American English

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of words like 'mountain', 'curtain', 'sentence', and 'cotton', emphasizing the use of the stop T sound. The instructor explains how native speakers often omit the T sound in certain consonant clusters, replacing it with a stop T. Detailed instructions are provided on tongue positioning and airflow control to achieve the correct pronunciation. Additional examples include words like 'fountain', 'kitten', and 'button'. The video concludes with a call to action for further learning through the instructor's playlists and courses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common pronunciation change for the T sound in the word 'mountain'?

It is often omitted or becomes a stop T.

It is pronounced as a voiced T.

It is pronounced as a flap T.

It is pronounced as a true T.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'curtain', what happens to the T sound?

It becomes a flap T.

It is omitted completely.

It is pronounced as a true T.

It becomes a stop T.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words does NOT typically use a stop T sound?

Curtain

Cotton

Mountain

Party

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tongue position for pronouncing the stop T in 'cotton'?

The tongue is pulled back.

The tongue is at the bottom of the mouth.

The tongue is touching the roof of the mouth.

The tongue is between the teeth.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is an example of using a stop T, schwa, and N sound?

Playing

Running

Button

Eating