Visit Coney Island! (And Study American English Pronunciation)

Visit Coney Island! (And Study American English Pronunciation)

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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This video explores American English pronunciation through real-life examples at Coney Island. It covers silent letters, the unaccented E sound, flap T, and common reductions. The video provides practical tips for linking and reducing words in speech, enhancing natural English communication. Viewers are encouraged to practice these techniques in real-life settings and explore additional resources for further learning.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the special trick about the pronunciation of the word 'island'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Can you provide examples of other words that have a silent 'S'?

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What difficulties do Russian and Polish speakers face with the ending unaccented 'E' sound?

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What is the trick to pronounce words with the ending unaccented 'E' sound correctly?

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How do the words 'Fatty' and 'City' demonstrate the flap 'T' pronunciation?

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What does it mean to reduce words in English, and can you give examples?

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What is the process of making funnel cake, and why is it called that?

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