How to Pronounce AS and WAS - American English Pronunciation

How to Pronounce AS and WAS - American English Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the reduction of the words 'as' and 'was' in American English. It highlights how these words are often pronounced with a schwa sound in sentences to make speech more fluent and natural. The tutorial provides examples and practice sentences to help learners understand and apply these reductions. It emphasizes the importance of contrast between stressed and unstressed syllables in American English. The video also includes promotional content for iTalkie and Rachel's English resources.

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What does it mean when a word reduces in a sentence?

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How is the schwa sound produced in American English?

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Can you provide examples of sentences where the words 'was' and 'as' are reduced?

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What is the significance of reducing words like 'was' and 'as' in speech?

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What are the benefits of integrating word reductions into your speech?

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