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

The video tutorial explains the concept of linking words in English, focusing on cases where one word ends in a vowel sound and the next begins with a vowel or diphthong sound. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a constant sound without breaks between words. The tutorial provides examples and discusses glide consonants like 'w' and 'y'. It also offers practice sentences to help learners get comfortable with linking, highlighting that some languages naturally link words while others do not. The video concludes with additional examples and encouragement for learners to practice linking.

What is the main focus when linking two words where one ends in a vowel sound and the next begins with a vowel sound?

• To create a pause between the words

• To maintain a constant sound without breaks

• To emphasize the first word

• To change the vowel sound

Which consonant sounds are considered glide consonants in the context of linking?

• t and k

• m and n

• b and d

• w and y

In the example 'I'd like the yellow apple', which sounds are being linked?

• The 'e' in 'the' and the 'y' in 'yellow'

• The 'd' in 'I'd' and the 'l' in 'like'

• The 'y' in 'yellow' and the 'a' in 'apple'

• The 'o' in 'yellow' and the 'a' in 'apple'

What is a common challenge for non-native speakers when learning to link words?

• Breaking the habit of inserting tiny breaks between words

• Pronouncing consonants correctly

• Learning new vocabulary

• Understanding the meaning of words

In the sentence 'I almost fell on the ice', which sounds are linked?

• The 's' in 'ice' and the 'f' in 'fell'

• The 'e' in 'the' and the 'i' in 'ice'

• The 't' in 'almost' and the 'f' in 'fell'

• The 'a' in 'almost' and the 'o' in 'on'