In this TongueTwisting4BetterSpeech pronunciation lesson, we will practice the long vowel sound /i/. As usual we practice the words first, then we’ll practice the sentences. You should exaggerate the sound when you practice to give your vocal apparatus a chance to get used to making the sound.Listen carefully and repeat the following words: Feel, veal,… Read more »
This TongueTwisting4BetterSpeech pronunciation lesson is on the short vowel sound /I/. As usual, we’ll begin with the words, then we’ll practice the tongue twisters. Slowly first, then faster as you get used to making the sound.the words:Fit, sit, rich, bid, tinSpin, trip, slip, cringe, blissAdmit, pity, mistake, remiss, pillowthe tongue twisters:1. His sis kicks pillows… Read more »
In this TongueTwisting4BetterSpeech, we’ll help you practice the /e/ and the /eI/ sounds together. To practice each of them separately, go to our July 31, 2001 post for the /e/ sound and to this window off the small guide site for the /eI/ sound.Let’s practice the following words first:Brain, trail, gait, late, lakeLess, digress, confess,… Read more »
In this TongueTwisting4BetterSpeech, let’s practice the /e/ sound. Click the red speaker below for an audio recording to help you practice your pronunciation. Practice the following words first: when, send, lend, fence, hence Any, says, yes, best, dressLesson, oppress, digress, message, fresh Practice this tongue twister slowly first; then go faster as it gets easier…. Read more »
