The Flap T! American English Pronunciation

The Flap T! American English Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of the Flap T in American English pronunciation. It begins with an introduction to the Flap T, highlighting its occurrence between two vowels and when not starting a stressed syllable. The tutorial provides examples such as 'pretty', 'city', and 'matter', demonstrating how the Flap T smooths out pronunciation. Advanced usage is shown with phrases like 'thought of' and 'what is it', where the T is flapped between words. The video concludes with a reminder to practice flapping T's and offers additional resources for further learning.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to the pronunciation of T when it comes between two vowels?

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How does the concept of Flap T relate to the phrase 'Don't forget to flap your T's'?

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