Shadowing Practice for Fluent Speaking (using Phrasal Verbs)

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[@augustoherrera7465]

Hi Ms Dunbar. I know we essentially use IPA for phonetical symbols; however, I'm also interested in Webster's, and, for example, in the word whiplash, they put hwi and wi as symbols for the first syllable. Do these have the same pronunciation or they sound different? What's the difference between the two alternatives? Wish you're well, and thanks for the lessons.

[@SpeechModification]

Hi, that's a reflection of the fact that we can say "wh" words with just /w/, or with /hw/. Over time, we've lost the /h/ sound for most speakers. If you look in Merriam-Webster for "which" and "witch," you'll see that only "which" has the "(h)wich" descriptor.

[@augustoherrera7465]

@@SpeechModification Aah... I'm sorry I forget h has two sounds in English, the real sound or when is muted, but which with hwi sounds then like the h sound in hue? It sounds terrible for me, like illiterate... no wonder you've lost that hwi! I'll go listen to that in the online dictionary to check it, I don't remember hear it in all my years learning English.

[@SpeechModification]

@@augustoherrera7465 Yes, it's really rarely used these days. When I hear it I think of a very heavy RP (British) accent, maybe in theater acting. It doesn't sound natural in the American accent to me either.

[@moisesgodoy4369]

Wow that’s for me like Hispanic, is great help,

[@augustoherrera7465]

Hi Ms Dunbar. I know we essentially use IPA for phonetical symbols; however, I'm also interested in Webster's, and, for example, in the word whiplash, they put hwi and wi as symbols for the first syllable. Do these have the same pronunciation or they sound different? What's the difference between the two alternatives? Wish you're well, and thanks for the lessons.

[@Patricia-vs4dd]

Very helpful lesson. It helped me with the rhythm and learning phrasal verbs . Thank you

[@SpeechModification]

Excellent!

[@mahbobehmaleki2910]

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[@nawelboulahbal3430]

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[@gladysgriffin7347]

Excellent lesson. Very useful ! Thanks

[@SpeechModification]

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[@easky363]

Hi teacher, how do you pronounce 'my name is "?

[@SpeechModification]

Hi, I cover that in this video: ruclips.net/video/WSqkXIzxK4s/видео.html

[@whatnew95]

If that doesn't work search up "my name uh, my name who?"

[@raull8734]

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[@SpeechModification]

Thank you!