ENGLISH SPEAKING LESSON – The "X" Sounds – Advanced English Speaking

The video explains that there is no distinct X sound in American English. Instead, the letter X represents different sounds, primarily KS and GZ. The tutorial covers the most common pronunciations, including voiced and unvoiced versions, and provides examples of words with these sounds. It also discusses less common pronunciations, such as the Z sound at the beginning or end of words, and silent X in some borrowed words. The importance of phonetics in understanding these variations is emphasized.

How does the pronunciation of the letter X differ in American English compared to other languages?

What are the four different ways the letter X can be pronounced?

What is the role of the tongue in producing the sounds associated with the letter X?

Can you list some words where the letter X makes the unvoiced sounds?