Mastering Pronunciation of 'Review'

Jennifer from Tarle Speech presents a homophone lesson focusing on the words 'review' and 'review'. She explains the concept of homophones, discusses word stress, and provides a detailed guide on pronouncing these words correctly. The lesson includes tips on syllable stress, sound connection, and practice sentences to help learners improve their pronunciation skills.

What is a homophone?

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

• Words that rhyme with each other

• Words that sound different but have the same meaning

What are the two meanings of the word 'review' discussed in the video?

• A formal assessment and a theatrical performance

• A type of dance and a type of song

• A book and a movie

• A type of food and a type of drink

Which syllable in the word 'review' is stressed?

• Neither syllable

• Both syllables

• The second syllable

• The first syllable

What is the characteristic of an unstressed syllable?

• It is pronounced with a nasal sound

• It is pronounced with a higher pitch

• It is louder and longer

• It is quicker, lower, and softer

What sound does the first syllable of 'review' start with?

• An S sound

• A V sound

• A T sound

• An R sound

What is the schwa sound?

• A quick, unstressed sound

• A high-pitched sound

• A long vowel sound

• A nasal sound

How should you position your lips for the V sound in 'view'?

• Keep them relaxed

• Gently bite the inside or outside of your bottom lip

• Pucker them

• Square and tense them

What should you do with the air when pronouncing the V to the ooh sound?

• Stop the air

• Keep the air moving

• Hold your breath

• Exhale forcefully

What is a common difficulty people face when pronouncing 'view'?

• Pronouncing the schwa sound

• Connecting the syllables

• Pronouncing the V sound

• Hearing a little 'yeah' sound

What is the purpose of practicing the word 'review' multiple times?

• To memorize the spelling

• To improve pronunciation

• To use it in a sentence

• To learn its meaning