English Pronunciation - Linking: Consonant to Vowel -- American Accent

The video tutorial explains how to link words in English by connecting consonant sounds at the end of one word to vowel or diphthong sounds at the beginning of the next word. It provides examples such as 'what's up' and 'hours a day' to illustrate this concept. The tutorial also covers the pronunciation of the letter T as a D when it appears between two vowel sounds, as in 'what I thought'. Additionally, it discusses linking with the Z sound and provides various examples to demonstrate these linking techniques, aiming to improve speech fluidity and connectedness.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Using diphthongs in sentences

• Understanding English grammar rules

• Pronouncing vowels correctly

• Linking consonants to vowels in speech

In the example '10 hours a day', which sound is linked to the word 'hours'?

• The 't' sound

• The 'z' sound

• The 's' sound

• The 'd' sound

How is the 'T' sound pronounced when it comes between two vowel sounds?

• As an 'S'

• As a 'D'

• As a 'Z'

• As a 'T'

In the phrase 'What is it', which sound is linked to the word 'is'?

• The 's' sound

• The 't' sound

• The 'd' sound

• The 'z' sound

What is emphasized in the final example 'Forget about it'?

• Linking consonants to vowels

• Pronouncing 'T' as 'D' between vowels

• Using diphthongs correctly

• Avoiding consonant sounds