English Phrases with THE -- Shortcuts for the TH Sounds Part 1

This video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'the' in American English, specifically how to link the TH sound to other words in common phrases. It covers techniques for linking 'at the', 'in the', and 'is the', using slow-motion video to demonstrate mouth movements. The tutorial provides shortcuts for making these links sound natural, emphasizing the importance of capturing the character of American English by using function word phrases.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Linking the TH sound to other sounds in American English.

• Learning new vocabulary words.

• Understanding British English pronunciation.

• Practicing grammar rules.

How is the vowel in 'at' usually pronounced when linking with 'the'?

• As a long 'o' sound.

• As a long 'a' sound.

• As a schwa sound.

• As a short 'e' sound.

What is the technique used to link 'at' with 'the'?

• Using a full T sound.

• Using a stop T.

• Using a silent T.

• Using a voiced T.

When linking 'in' with 'the', where does the tongue tip go?

• To the roof of the mouth.

• Through the teeth.

• Behind the bottom front teeth.

• To the back of the throat.

What is the shortcut for making the NTH sound in 'in the'?

• Using a silent N.

• Using the tongue tip through the teeth.

• Using a stop N.

• Using a full N position.

How is the voiced TH in 'is the' typically pronounced?

• With the tongue tip touching the lips.

• With the tongue tip behind closed teeth.

• With the tongue tip through the teeth.

• With the tongue tip at the roof of the mouth.

What is the correct tongue position for the Z sound in 'is the'?

• Tongue tip touching the lips.

• Tongue tip behind the bottom front teeth.

• Tongue tip through the teeth.

• Tongue tip at the roof of the mouth.