How to Pronounce Can vs. Can't -- American English Accent

How to Pronounce Can vs. Can't -- American English Accent

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the pronunciation differences between 'can' and 'can't' in American English. It highlights the unreleased final T sound in everyday speech and the nasal N sound in N'T contractions. The tutorial provides a detailed comparison of 'can' and 'can't', focusing on the length and abruptness of the sounds. It also discusses the reduction of 'can' to a schwa sound and provides sentence examples to illustrate these differences. Tips are given to help listeners distinguish between the two words based on sound and vowel changes.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In the example sentences provided, how does the speaker indicate the difference in meaning between 'I can' and 'I can't'?

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Why is it important to listen for the length and smoothness of the words 'can' and 'can't'?

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