Words with Strange Pronunciation

This tutorial explores words with unusual pronunciations, focusing on their spellings and how they differ from their pronunciations. The instructor, with an Australian accent, provides examples like 'rhythm', 'haphazard', 'shepherd', 'choir', 'guarantee', 'vacuum', and 'sieve', explaining their correct pronunciations and meanings. The tutorial emphasizes that these words often confuse even native speakers due to their spellings. The instructor suggests using online resources for American pronunciations, noting that they are not drastically different from British pronunciations.

What is the main focus of the tutorial?

• Grammar rules

• American accents

• Words with strange pronunciations

• Etymology of words

Which word is described as having a silent 'HR' after the 'R'?

• Choir

• Shepherd

• Rhythm

• Haphazard

How is the word 'haphazard' pronounced according to the tutorial?

• Hap-hazard

• Hapazard

• Haphazard

• Hapzard

What is a 'choir' as explained in the tutorial?

• A group of dancers

• A type of song

• A group of singers

• A type of musical instrument

Which word is noted for having a 'W' that makes it sound strange?

• Vacuum

• Guarantee

• Choir

• Sieve