English Pronunciation Vowel Length Affected by Ending Consonant American Accent 1895

The video tutorial explains how the length of a vowel in a word can be affected by the final consonant. Words ending in unvoiced consonants tend to have shorter vowel sounds compared to those ending in voiced consonants. The tutorial provides examples such as 'wreck' vs. 'rag' and 'head' vs. 'hit' to illustrate this concept. It also addresses a viewer's question about differentiating between 'fall' and 'fault', highlighting the role of the stop T in altering vowel length. The lesson concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding these phonetic nuances.

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