American English: How to Pronounce the W consonant

American English: How to Pronounce the W consonant

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English

1st - 3rd Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial teaches how to produce the W sound in English. It explains the mechanics of forming the sound, including lip and tongue positioning, and the role of vocal cords. The tutorial provides a visual and slow-motion analysis of the sound, highlights its common usage at the beginning of words, and offers practice with example words. The video concludes with a summary and thanks to the viewers.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the position of the lips when making the W sound?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how the tongue is positioned when producing the W sound.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of closing the vocal cords when making the W sound?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain why the W sound is most common at the beginning of words.

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3 mins • 1 pt

List some example words that contain the W sound.

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