Tag: pronunciation
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A New Year, a New Song!
This is a special note to all of my wonderful clients from 2024 – In case I haven’t seen you in the classroom yet this year, let me take this opportunity to wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.… Keep reading
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Phonetic Symbols for 50 English Sounds with Example Words
Introduction: Understanding the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is extremely useful for ESL learners who want to master English pronunciation. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed list of IPA symbols for 50 English sounds, complete with example words to help you improve your pronunciation skills.… Keep reading
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How to know when an -s ending says /s/ or /z/ in English
A common question I get from pronunciation clients is how we know when to say /s/ or /z/ when there’s an -s ending on words in English. Here are rules to help. It’s important to note that the rules for pronouncing the -s ending are different than the rules for pronouncing the -ed ending.… Keep…
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3 Clear Rules for Pronouncing the “-ed” Ending in English
One of the most common errors non-native speakers make is pronouncing the “-ed” ending wrongly. Sometimes -ed adds another syllable onto a word, sometimes it sounds like a /d/ and sometimes it sounds like a /t/.… Keep reading
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