Extra observe saying tough phrases
Pronunciation & Shadowing Programs
As we speak I’m going to show you an train for working towards the pronunciation of lengthy, tough multi syllable phrases.
Our instance phrases for this train can be notably and individualistic. However you should use this train with ANY English phrase, and should you click on on the hyperlink within the video description, there are extra phrases so that you can observe your pronunciation utilizing this methodology.
Step 1: Hearken to the phrase
DON’T strive to determine the pronunciation from simply studying the phrase. As a result of in relation to English spelling and pronunciation, there are many exceptions and irregular phrases. So the easiest way to study the right pronunciation is to take heed to the phrase spoken by a local English speaker.
You possibly can simply do that on-line by wanting up the phrase on an internet site like thefreedictionary.com. You possibly can then click on on the American flag to listen to the American English pronunciation or the British flag to listen to the British English Pronunciation.
Step 2: Separate the phrase into components
Separate every phrase into its syllables. It’s useful to capitalize and underline the robust syllable, the one that ought to obtain essentially the most emphasis.
Step 3: Say the phrase slowly, saying every syllable clearly
For instance:
par – TIC – u – lar – ly
in – di – vi – du – al – IS – tic
Separating the syllables and saying it slowly helps be sure you have the precise sounds, and your mouth doesn’t get confused by making an attempt to say such a sophisticated phrase too quick.
Step 4: Say the phrase at medium velocity, making an attempt to attach the syllables as an alternative of pausing
par-TIC-u-lar-ly
in-di-vi-du-al-IS-tic
Step 5: Begin making an attempt to say the phrase sooner and sooner, rising the velocity till you’ll be able to say it usually
For instance:
notably, notably, notably, notably, notably
Bear in mind to start out sluggish and enhance the velocity step by step.
individualistic, individualistic, individualistic, individualistic, individualistic
You can too observe tough components of the phrase in isolation. For instance, the final two syllables of notably:
lar-ly
lar-ly
lar-ly
Significantly
In individualistic, essentially the most tough half is likely to be within the center:
vi-du-al
vi-du-al
individualistic
One other train is to strive “constructing” the phrase syllable by syllable.
For instance,
in
in-di
in-di-vi
in-di-vi-du
in-di-vi-du-al
in-di-vi-du-al-is
in-di-vi-du-al-IS-tic
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- Step 1: Hearken to the phrase
- Step 2: Break the phrase into syllables
- Step 3: Say every syllable slowly
- Step 4: Say it at medium velocity, linking the syllables
- Step 5: Follow repeating it sooner and sooner
And a pair bonus ideas are to observe tough sounds or tough components in isolation, and to strive “constructing” the phrase syllable by syllable.
Attempt saying these:
In terms of pronunciation, observe makes good – the one approach to get higher at English pronunciation is by doing it, by saying the phrases, and by coaching your mouth to make the precise sounds.
I’ve two programs that may assist you to practice and enhance your pronunciation – the American English Pronunciation Course and Shadowing with Shayna. These programs have numerous workouts that offers you the observe it’s essential communicate extra clearly, confidently and appropriately. If you happen to purchase each programs collectively, there’s a reduction – so click on on the hyperlink within the video or within the description for extra data and to enroll.
I hope you’ll bear in mind the guidelines on this lesson subsequent time you see a protracted, difficult English phrase. Thanks for becoming a member of me right this moment – bye for now!