How to Make the TS Sound -- American English Pronunciation

How to Make the TS Sound -- American English Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial addresses common issues with pronouncing the /ts/ sound, often confused with /s/. It explains the difference between /s/ and /ts/, focusing on tongue positioning and airflow. The tutorial provides a shortcut for making the /ts/ sound by keeping the tongue tip down and raising the front part to the roof of the mouth. It includes practice exercises for /s/ with a stop /t/ and the /ts/ sound, along with examples like 'let's' and 'less'. The video emphasizes the importance of the /ts/ sound in English, providing examples in words and sentences.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can one practice alternating between the /s/ and /t/ sounds effectively?

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What are some examples of words that commonly use the /ts/ sound?

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