How to Pronounce Stop Consonants: American English

The video tutorial explains stop consonants, which involve closing off airflow, building pressure, and releasing it. It covers examples of stop consonants, the role of release in these sounds, and how native speakers often omit the release. The tutorial also discusses linking words with stop consonants and the characteristics of voiced stop consonants. Finally, it addresses differentiating similar-sounding phrases, emphasizing the subtlety of these sounds and the need for practiced listening to distinguish them.

What are the three parts of the definition of a stop consonant?

Explain how pressure is built up in the production of stop consonants.

Provide an example of a word that illustrates the concept of a stop consonant.

What happens to the release part of stop consonant sounds in casual speech?

How do native speakers typically handle the release of stop consonants in connected speech?

Discuss the difference in the release of voiced and unvoiced stop consonants.

What challenges do non-native speakers face in differentiating between similar stop consonant sounds?