Pronunciation Differences: Precedent vs. President

Jennifer from Tarle Speech explains the pronunciation differences between 'precedent' and 'president'. Both words have three syllables, with the middle syllable being a schwa and the ending 'dunt' being the same. The key difference lies in the initial sounds: 'precedent' uses an unvoiced 's', while 'president' uses a voiced 'z'. Jennifer provides detailed instructions on how to position the lips and tongue for each word, and concludes with practice sentences.

What is the main focus of the pronunciation question in the video?

• The history of the word 'president'.

• The meaning of 'precedent'.

• The difference between 'precedent' and 'president'.

• The spelling of 'precedent'.

How many syllables do both 'precedent' and 'president' have?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

What is the main difference in the initial sounds of 'precedent' and 'president'?

• The 't' sound

• The 'd' sound

• The 's' and 'z' sounds

• The 'pr' sound

What should you do with your lips when starting to pronounce 'precedent'?

• Keep them relaxed

• Open them wide

• Purse them tightly

• Tense them slightly

What is the key difference in pronouncing 'president' compared to 'precedent'?

• The 't' sound is emphasized

• The 'pr' sound

• The 'z' sound is voiced

• The 'd' sound is silent

How does voicing affect the vowel sound in 'president'?

• It makes it shorter

• It makes it longer

• It makes it silent

• It makes it louder

What is the position of the tongue when pronouncing the 'dunt' sound?

• At the roof of the mouth

• In the middle of the mouth

• At the back of the top front teeth

• At the bottom of the mouth

What is the purpose of the example sentence at the end of the video?

• To show the spelling of 'president'.

• To explain the meaning of 'precedent'.

• To demonstrate the use of 'precedent' and 'president' in context.

• To provide a historical context for 'precedent'.