How to Reduce 'THAT' -- AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

How to Reduce 'THAT' -- AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to pronounce the word 'that' in American English. It covers the reduction of 'that' in sentences, where the vowel often becomes a schwa sound, and the final 'T' can be a stop or flap T depending on the following word. The tutorial provides examples with sentence fragments and full sentences, highlighting when 'that' is pronounced differently due to stress or when used as an adverb. The video concludes with encouragement to continue learning through additional resources.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are function words and how do they behave in a sentence?

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Explain the difference between a stop T and a flap T.

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What role does the schwa sound play in American English pronunciation?

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How does the pronunciation of the word 'that' change in different contexts?

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Discuss how stress affects the pronunciation of words in a sentence.

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