How to Pronounce [_] before [n], [m], or [_]: American English Pronunciation

How to Pronounce [_] before [n], [m], or [_]: American English Pronunciation

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Interactive Video

English, Other

6th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video tutorial addresses a query about the pronunciation of the 'a' vowel sound in words like 'pan', 'pam', and 'anger' when followed by N, NG, or M consonants. It explains that the vowel sound is not a pure 'a' as in 'bat', but rather a modified sound that forms a diphthong. The tutorial provides examples and compares the pronunciation to the IPA notation, highlighting discrepancies and offering a detailed analysis of mouth and tongue positions.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the characteristics of the dark L sound as mentioned in the text.

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What are some examples of words that contain the modified 'as in bat' vowel sound followed by consonants?

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How does the jaw movement differ when pronouncing the modified vowel sound compared to the pure vowel sound?

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