How to Pronounce -est Endings -- American English

The video tutorial covers the pronunciation of words ending in 'EST', emphasizing its role as a superlative. It explains the correct pronunciation of the EST ending, highlighting that it is unstressed and should be pronounced with a lower pitch and volume. The tutorial also introduces the concept of the flap T, which occurs when a T sound is between two vowels or after an R and before a vowel. The video provides practice examples for both the EST ending and flap T, and concludes with additional resources for learning American English pronunciation.

What is the function of the EST ending in English grammar?

• It indicates a comparative form.

• It is used for past tense verbs.

• It denotes a superlative form.

• It is used for plural nouns.

How is the EST ending typically pronounced?

• With a stressed syllable.

• As a long vowel sound.

• As an unstressed syllable.

• With a rising intonation.

What is a flap T?

• A type of vowel sound.

• A silent letter.

• A consonant sound between two vowels.

• A stressed syllable.

In which word does the flap T occur?

• Tallest

• Smartest

• Funniest

• Youngest

What is unique about the pronunciation of 'youngest'?

• It ends with a vowel sound.

• It includes a hard G sound.

• It has a silent G.

• It is pronounced with a flap T.

Which of the following words contains a flap T?

• Lowest

• Finest

• Tallest

• Brightest

What should be remembered about the EST ending?

• It is pronounced with a long vowel.

• It is always unstressed.

• It is pronounced with a high pitch.

• It is always stressed.