I never thought I had trouble pronouncing the word "drawing" ... but now I do ... LOL 😎 😉 On a serious note. I just recently came across your channel and really LOVE your teaching style. I already went through the free "Accent Training Mini Course" and found it very helpful. I'll definitely try some of your other courses... 👍👍👍
I've got a question for you. Can i pronounce the "i" at the beginning of words such as individual ,indicate and picture(which is not in the beginning) as a schwa sound and very relaxed? I kinda mastered schwa sound but the so-called /ɪ/ is a tough one. Thanks in advance
Hi, for some words it won't matter too much whether you use a schwa sound or the /ɪ/ vowel (for example words like "between" or "return") (I talk about this here: ruclips.net/video/WJ7xz-7GEWM/видео.html and here: ruclips.net/user/liveeqrysthrnzk) but for the words you list, the ɪ is stressed or has secondary stress, so you need the clear ɪ sound. It won't sound the same with a schwa in those words.
Dear Christine, sorry for my question that is not about the word that is being discussed. Can we flap "t" in the word "winter"or it is always /winner/? Interested in it, because Cambridge dictionary shows such possibility. And the other question: do you pronounce "Claus" with long / o :/or long /a:/?
Hi, no need to apologize. In the word "winter" we typically either drop the t or use an aspirated T (the same T we use at the start of a word). We don't usually use a flap for T in nt words. For "Claus" we use the same vowel as in "claws" and "clause," the /ɔ/ "aw" vowel. Here's a video about it: ruclips.net/video/O-KllVWF-zM/видео.html
@SpeechModification Thanks a lot, Christine. Unfortunately I can,'t see the video because RUclips is blocked in my country. The only possibility left is asking questions here, in comments. Fortunately, I can read your answers.
Dear Christine, is there flap "d" (pronounced as "r"sound) in collocation "good idea" (between words) and also in the word "idea"? Does /r/appear there? For me flap "T" and "D" sound in a different way: in "teddy" or "daddy" as /r/, in "butter", "water", "better" or "daughter" as /d/. Am I right?
Hi, yes, we use a flap to link "good idea." The D in "idea" is a true /d/ sound because it starts the stressed syllable of the word, but it doesn't sound that different from a flap. As to your other question, a flap is it's own sound, and words with T and D in the middle (and linked) use the flap in English. In Spanish and other languages the flap can be used for the R. If it helps to think of it differently in different contexts in English, that's fine, but it's always the same sound.
Hi, whatever helps you match the sounds is a good way to picture it. But there isn't really a "y" sound in this case as we move between the 2 vowel sounds, so be careful not to do a strong "y" there.
@@SpeechModification Thank you so much. I re-watched the video a few times I think I was close to pronouncing it the right way but not quite as you said. I'll keep practicing. It is a bit hard but sure with time it will become easier. Thanks again🙏😊
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I never thought I had trouble pronouncing the word "drawing" ... but now I do ... LOL 😎 😉
On a serious note. I just recently came across your channel and really LOVE your teaching style. I already went through the free "Accent Training Mini Course" and found it very helpful.
I'll definitely try some of your other courses... 👍👍👍
Thanks for your support! Yes, sometimes a word is more complicated than it seems. 😀
I've got a question for you. Can i pronounce the "i" at the beginning of words such as individual ,indicate and picture(which is not in the beginning) as a schwa sound and very relaxed? I kinda mastered schwa sound but the so-called /ɪ/ is a tough one. Thanks in advance
Hi, for some words it won't matter too much whether you use a schwa sound or the /ɪ/ vowel (for example words like "between" or "return") (I talk about this here: ruclips.net/video/WJ7xz-7GEWM/видео.html and here: ruclips.net/user/liveeqrysthrnzk) but for the words you list, the ɪ is stressed or has secondary stress, so you need the clear ɪ sound. It won't sound the same with a schwa in those words.
Dear Christine, sorry for my question that is not about the word that is being discussed. Can we flap "t" in the word "winter"or it is always /winner/? Interested in it, because Cambridge dictionary shows such possibility.
And the other question: do you pronounce "Claus" with long / o :/or long /a:/?
Hi, no need to apologize. In the word "winter" we typically either drop the t or use an aspirated T (the same T we use at the start of a word). We don't usually use a flap for T in nt words. For "Claus" we use the same vowel as in "claws" and "clause," the /ɔ/ "aw" vowel. Here's a video about it: ruclips.net/video/O-KllVWF-zM/видео.html
@SpeechModification Thanks a lot, Christine. Unfortunately I can,'t see the video because RUclips is blocked in my country. The only possibility left is asking questions here, in comments. Fortunately, I can read your answers.
Oh, that's too bad, sorry about that. I hope my answers made it clear.
Dear Christine, is there flap "d" (pronounced as "r"sound) in collocation "good idea" (between words) and also in the word "idea"?
Does /r/appear there?
For me flap "T" and "D" sound in a different way: in "teddy" or "daddy" as /r/, in "butter", "water", "better" or "daughter" as /d/. Am I right?
Hi, yes, we use a flap to link "good idea." The D in "idea" is a true /d/ sound because it starts the stressed syllable of the word, but it doesn't sound that different from a flap. As to your other question, a flap is it's own sound, and words with T and D in the middle (and linked) use the flap in English. In Spanish and other languages the flap can be used for the R. If it helps to think of it differently in different contexts in English, that's fine, but it's always the same sound.
@SpeechModification Thanks a lot, Christine.
I imagine as if it is written like " Dra-ying" without stressing the -ying part. Not sure how accurate this sounds but I think it is kind of close😅.
Hi, whatever helps you match the sounds is a good way to picture it. But there isn't really a "y" sound in this case as we move between the 2 vowel sounds, so be careful not to do a strong "y" there.
@@SpeechModification Thank you so much. I re-watched the video a few times I think I was close to pronouncing it the right way but not quite as you said. I'll keep practicing. It is a bit hard but sure with time it will become easier. Thanks again🙏😊
Yes, this can be a tough one, stick with it!
hi, thanks, whaat usa accent do you speak?
Hi, my accent is a bit of Midwestern mixed with west coast.
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