How to pronounce THROUGH, TOUGH, THOROUGH, THOUGHT, THOUGH & THROUGHOUT | UK & US Pronunciation

How to pronounce THROUGH, TOUGH, THOROUGH, THOUGHT, THOUGH & THROUGHOUT | UK & US Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial by Max focuses on the pronunciation of six English words that look similar but sound different. It begins with a humorous statement by Frank about the complexity of English. Max then explains the British and American pronunciations of the words 'thought', 'thorough', 'through', 'throughout', 'though', and 'tough', highlighting differences in vowel sounds and stress. The tutorial emphasizes the voiced and unvoiced TH sounds and provides practical tips for correct pronunciation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference in the pronunciation of the word 'thought' between British and American English?

The vowel sound changes.

The TH sound becomes voiced.

The word is pronounced the same in both.

The stress is on a different syllable.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In American English, how can the word 'thorough' be pronounced?

With a voiced TH sound.

Only one way, similar to British English.

With a silent TH sound.

With two different vowel sounds.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is pronounced the same in both British and American English?

Though

Through

Thought

Thorough

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key feature of the word 'though' in British English?

It has a different stress pattern.

It starts with a voiced TH sound.

It has an unvoiced TH sound.

It ends with a silent E.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes the pronunciation of 'tough'?

It ends with a silent E.

It has a silent GH.

It starts with a T sound.

It starts with a voiced TH sound.