How to Pronounce VULNERABLE -- American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'vulnerable', highlighting its challenges due to the presence of two dark Ls and the R sound. It explains the importance of syllable stress, particularly on the first syllable, and how to make other syllables less prominent. The tutorial provides a detailed breakdown of the vowel and dark L sounds, emphasizing the role of the tongue and lips in producing these sounds. It also covers the pronunciation of unstressed syllables and concludes with additional resources for learning English.

What makes the word 'vulnerable' challenging to pronounce?

• It has a unique vowel sound.

• It is a very long word.

• It contains two dark Ls and a stressed syllable.

• It has a silent letter.

How should the V consonant be pronounced in 'vulnerable'?

• By rounding the lips tightly.

• By keeping the lips completely relaxed.

• By pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth.

• By vibrating the inside of the bottom lip against the top front teeth.

What is a dark L, as explained in the video?

• An L sound that is silent.

• An L sound that is pronounced with the lips.

• An L sound that comes before a vowel.

• An L sound made with the back of the tongue after a vowel.

What is the role of the schwa in the word 'vulnerable'?

• It is not present in the word.

• It helps in making the syllables less stressed.

• It is the main vowel sound in the first syllable.

• It adds emphasis to the word.

How should the R sound be pronounced in 'vulnerable'?

• By flaring the lips slightly.

• By curling the tongue tip upwards.

• By pressing the tongue against the teeth.

• By keeping the tongue flat.

What is the purpose of making syllables less clear in 'vulnerable'?

• To emphasize the stressed syllable.

• To change the meaning of the word.

• To make the word longer.

• To make the word sound more formal.

What additional resources does the video suggest for learning English?

• A pronunciation guidebook.

• Rachel's English website and playlists.

• A grammar book.

• A dictionary app.