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How is the letter T pronounced in the word 'kitten'?
How is the letter T pronounced in the word 'kitten'?
- As a fast D sound
- As a silent letter
- As a stop T sound (correct)
- As a normal T sound
What is the pronunciation rule for the letter T in the word 'potato'?
What is the pronunciation rule for the letter T in the word 'potato'?
- The first T is pronounced normally and the second as a fast D (correct)
- The first T is pronounced as a fast D and the second normally
- Both T's are pronounced as stop T sounds
- Both T's are pronounced as fast D sounds
Which of the following words uses the letter T pronounced as a stop T?
Which of the following words uses the letter T pronounced as a stop T?
- Article
- Certificate
- Articulate
- Written (correct)
What happens to the sound of T in words like 'flatten'?
What happens to the sound of T in words like 'flatten'?
In which case would the T be pronounced as T rather than D?
In which case would the T be pronounced as T rather than D?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'suggestion'?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'suggestion'?
Which syllable is stressed in the word 'suggestion'?
Which syllable is stressed in the word 'suggestion'?
When 't' is followed by a 'y', what sound does 't' become?
When 't' is followed by a 'y', what sound does 't' become?
How is 'center' commonly pronounced in American English?
How is 'center' commonly pronounced in American English?
What does the word 'intoxicated' refer to?
What does the word 'intoxicated' refer to?
In the phrase 'must be', how is the 't' pronounced?
In the phrase 'must be', how is the 't' pronounced?
Which of the following words features a silent 't' when spoken quickly?
Which of the following words features a silent 't' when spoken quickly?
What is the pronunciation rule for 't' in words like 'little' and 'bottle'?
What is the pronunciation rule for 't' in words like 'little' and 'bottle'?
In which context is 't' pronounced clearly in American English?
In which context is 't' pronounced clearly in American English?
How is 'internet' typically pronounced in American English?
How is 'internet' typically pronounced in American English?
Which of the following examples demonstrates a silent 't' when spoken continuously?
Which of the following examples demonstrates a silent 't' when spoken continuously?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'twenty' in fast American English?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'twenty' in fast American English?
When pronouncing 'get your stuff', how is the 't' affected by the following 'y'?
When pronouncing 'get your stuff', how is the 't' affected by the following 'y'?
How is the letter 'T' pronounced in the word 'kitten' according to common pronunciation rules?
How is the letter 'T' pronounced in the word 'kitten' according to common pronunciation rules?
What pronunciation mistake is commonly made with the word 'written'?
What pronunciation mistake is commonly made with the word 'written'?
In the word 'certain', how should the letter 'T' be properly pronounced?
In the word 'certain', how should the letter 'T' be properly pronounced?
What is the pronounced sound for the letter 'T' in the word 'mountain'?
What is the pronounced sound for the letter 'T' in the word 'mountain'?
How should the letter 'T' be pronounced in 'potatoes'?
How should the letter 'T' be pronounced in 'potatoes'?
Why is the 'T' in 'Italian' pronounced as a hard T?
Why is the 'T' in 'Italian' pronounced as a hard T?
How does the syllable stress affect the pronunciation of 'attack'?
How does the syllable stress affect the pronunciation of 'attack'?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'fountain'?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'fountain'?
What modification occurs in the pronunciation of 'dirty' compared to its root 'dirt'?
What modification occurs in the pronunciation of 'dirty' compared to its root 'dirt'?
What common error do people make with the pronunciation of 'flatten'?
What common error do people make with the pronunciation of 'flatten'?
In which instance does the letter T sound as fast D according to pronunciation rules?
In which instance does the letter T sound as fast D according to pronunciation rules?
What is the correct way to pronounce 'button'?
What is the correct way to pronounce 'button'?
In the phrase 'push a button', how is the pronunciation of 'button' affected by its position?
In the phrase 'push a button', how is the pronunciation of 'button' affected by its position?
What type of exam does a dentist perform?
What type of exam does a dentist perform?
Which of the following correctly defines 'soften'?
Which of the following correctly defines 'soften'?
What does the expression 'soften the blow' refer to?
What does the expression 'soften the blow' refer to?
Why might someone choose to use 'often' instead of 'often'?
Why might someone choose to use 'often' instead of 'often'?
Why is the 'T' silent in the word 'soften'?
Why is the 'T' silent in the word 'soften'?
What does the noun 'blow' refer to in this context?
What does the noun 'blow' refer to in this context?
What is the purpose of using a suction device during dental procedures?
What is the purpose of using a suction device during dental procedures?
What is the correct past tense pronunciation of 'initiate'?
What is the correct past tense pronunciation of 'initiate'?
In the context of learning a language, what does 'patience' refer to?
In the context of learning a language, what does 'patience' refer to?
Which is correct regarding the word 'initial'?
Which is correct regarding the word 'initial'?
What is the role of fabric softener in laundry?
What is the role of fabric softener in laundry?
How is the 'T' pronounced in the word 'situation'?
How is the 'T' pronounced in the word 'situation'?
Which of the following best defines a checkup?
Which of the following best defines a checkup?
What is the adjective form of the noun 'nature'?
What is the adjective form of the noun 'nature'?
What is the primary pronunciation of 't i o n'?
What is the primary pronunciation of 't i o n'?
What does it mean if someone is described as a 'patient'?
What does it mean if someone is described as a 'patient'?
What can be understood about the pronunciation of 'T' in the word 'patient'?
What can be understood about the pronunciation of 'T' in the word 'patient'?
In which situation is 'T' pronounced as a CH sound?
In which situation is 'T' pronounced as a CH sound?
Why did the man decide to take her to a restaurant?
Why did the man decide to take her to a restaurant?
What does the term 'virtue' refer to?
What does the term 'virtue' refer to?
In which situation is the word 'soften' used appropriately?
In which situation is the word 'soften' used appropriately?
How is the 'T' pronounced in the word 'actual'?
How is the 'T' pronounced in the word 'actual'?
What common pronunciation occurs when T is followed by an R?
What common pronunciation occurs when T is followed by an R?
What vowel sounds are used in the pronunciation of 'statue'?
What vowel sounds are used in the pronunciation of 'statue'?
In which of the following words is 'T' pronounced as a fast D?
In which of the following words is 'T' pronounced as a fast D?
What is a correct statement regarding 'futuristic'?
What is a correct statement regarding 'futuristic'?
What does the pronunciation 'ch' in 'nature' refer to?
What does the pronunciation 'ch' in 'nature' refer to?
How is 'communication' typically pronounced?
How is 'communication' typically pronounced?
What happens to the pronunciation of 't' when it is between consonants?
What happens to the pronunciation of 't' when it is between consonants?
In which of the following words is the 't' silent?
In which of the following words is the 't' silent?
How do you pronounce 't' in the word 'wait'?
How do you pronounce 't' in the word 'wait'?
Which of the following words demonstrates a silent 't' due to the spelling pattern 'stle'?
Which of the following words demonstrates a silent 't' due to the spelling pattern 'stle'?
What is the effect of a stop 't' on the vowel length in the word 'plate'?
What is the effect of a stop 't' on the vowel length in the word 'plate'?
In the context provided, which word links 'n' with other consonants and results in a silent 't'?
In the context provided, which word links 'n' with other consonants and results in a silent 't'?
When does the 't' in the combination 'nt' typically remain silent?
When does the 't' in the combination 'nt' typically remain silent?
Which example demonstrates the pronunciation of 't' as a pure 't' sound?
Which example demonstrates the pronunciation of 't' as a pure 't' sound?
Which of these words contains a silent 't' based on its letter pattern 'sten'?
Which of these words contains a silent 't' based on its letter pattern 'sten'?
What is the pronunciation rule for 't' when it is at the beginning of a word followed by a vowel?
What is the pronunciation rule for 't' when it is at the beginning of a word followed by a vowel?
In which of the following scenarios is 't' pronounced clearly?
In which of the following scenarios is 't' pronounced clearly?
What happens when 't' appears in a word like 'thought' at the end?
What happens when 't' appears in a word like 'thought' at the end?
In the word 'castle', how is the letter 't' pronounced?
In the word 'castle', how is the letter 't' pronounced?
What does the rule state about 't' in the combination 'nt' before the vowel?
What does the rule state about 't' in the combination 'nt' before the vowel?
Which word has the stressed syllable that affects the pronunciation of 't'?
Which word has the stressed syllable that affects the pronunciation of 't'?
Flashcards
Dentist Exam
Dentist Exam
A checkup focused on teeth and oral health, not a general physical exam.
Doctor Exam
Doctor Exam
A general physical exam, checking the entire body.
Dental Suction
Dental Suction
A device, not an abstract concept.
often/often
often/often
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soften
soften
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soften the blow
soften the blow
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blow (noun)
blow (noun)
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Fabric softener
Fabric softener
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TIe
TIe
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Patient (noun)
Patient (noun)
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Patient (adj)
Patient (adj)
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Initial(s)
Initial(s)
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Break up
Break up
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Suction Device
Suction Device
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Physical Exam
Physical Exam
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Pronounce "initiate"
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Pronounce "initiated"
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Pronounce "patience"
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Pronounce "statue"
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Pronounce "Liberty"
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Pronounce "actual"
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Pronounce "situation"
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Pronounce "virtue"
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Pronounce "nature"
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Pronounce "natural"
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Pronounce "culture"
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Pronounce "cultural"
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Pronounce "future"
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Pronounce "futuristic"
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Pronounce "question"
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Pronounce "information"
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T sound between vowels
T sound between vowels
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T sound in 'tten' words
T sound in 'tten' words
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Pronounce 'flatten'
Pronounce 'flatten'
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T sound in 'potato'
T sound in 'potato'
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Why do we say 'flaten'?
Why do we say 'flaten'?
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Silent 't' in 'once'
Silent 't' in 'once'
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Silent 't' in 'don't'
Silent 't' in 'don't'
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Silent 't' in 'listen'
Silent 't' in 'listen'
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Silent 't' in 'fasten'
Silent 't' in 'fasten'
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Silent 't' in 'whistle'
Silent 't' in 'whistle'
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Silent 't' in 'castle'
Silent 't' in 'castle'
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Silent 't' in 'hustle'
Silent 't' in 'hustle'
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Silent 't' in 'how to'
Silent 't' in 'how to'
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Pure 't' sound
Pure 't' sound
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Stop 't' sound
Stop 't' sound
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Stop 't' shortens vowels
Stop 't' shortens vowels
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'T' sound in 'tion'
'T' sound in 'tion'
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Pronouncing the 't' in 'intention'
Pronouncing the 't' in 'intention'
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'T' at the end of a word followed by a vowel
'T' at the end of a word followed by a vowel
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What sound does 'ti' make after 's'?
What sound does 'ti' make after 's'?
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How to pronounce 'suggestion'?
How to pronounce 'suggestion'?
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What is the pronunciation rule for 't' before 'y'?
What is the pronunciation rule for 't' before 'y'?
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How is 'ttle' pronounced in American English?
How is 'ttle' pronounced in American English?
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What is the pronunciation of 'NT' in American English?
What is the pronunciation of 'NT' in American English?
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How to pronounce 'NT' with stress after it?
How to pronounce 'NT' with stress after it?
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When is 't' silent between consonants?
When is 't' silent between consonants?
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How to pronounce 'just want' in American English?
How to pronounce 'just want' in American English?
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How to pronounce 'just saw' in American English?
How to pronounce 'just saw' in American English?
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Stop T
Stop T
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Link to N
Link to N
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Words ending in TON
Words ending in TON
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Words ending in TAIN
Words ending in TAIN
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Words ending in FOU(R)TAIN
Words ending in FOU(R)TAIN
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T between Vowels
T between Vowels
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T between Vowels Exception
T between Vowels Exception
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Potato Pronunciation
Potato Pronunciation
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Attitude Pronunciation
Attitude Pronunciation
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Vowel-R-T-Vowel
Vowel-R-T-Vowel
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Vowel-R-T-Vowel Exception
Vowel-R-T-Vowel Exception
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Syllable Stress
Syllable Stress
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Unstressed Syllable
Unstressed Syllable
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Stressed Syllable
Stressed Syllable
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Pronunciation Rules
Pronunciation Rules
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Study Notes
Avoiding Common Pronunciation Errors with the Letter T
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Dentist vs. Doctor: A dentist performs a dental exam (or checkup), not a physical exam. A doctor performs a physical exam.
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Suction Device: "Suction" refers to a device, not an abstract concept. Use "suction device" when referring to the tool.
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"Often" vs. "Often": Both pronunciations (with or without the /t/) are acceptable.
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"Soften": The /t/ in "soften" is silent.
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"Soften the Blow": This idiom refers to mitigating the impact of bad news. To temper the negative impact of something, one might soften the blow, for example, by taking someone to their favorite restaurant after breaking up, not making things better but less harsh.
Pronunciation of T as "sh"
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"Patient": The /t/ in "patient" (as an adjective or noun) is pronounced as "sh" (/ʃ/).
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"Initial": The /t/ in "initial" is pronounced as "sh."
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"Initiate": The /t/ in "initiate" is pronounced as "sh" in the first syllable and "d" in the second syllable.
Pronunciation of T as "ch"
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"Statue": The /t/ in "statue" is pronounced as "ch."
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"Actual": The /t/ in "actual" is pronounced as "ch."
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"Situation": The /t/ in "situation" is pronounced as "ch."
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"Virtue": The /t/ in "virtue" is pronounced as "ch."
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"Nature," "Natural," "Culture," "Cultural," "Future," "Futuristic," "Train," "Truck," "Tree," "Travel": The /t/ in these words, where the pattern is tr or tre is pronounced as "ch."
Pronunciation of T as "shun," "sion," and exceptions
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General "tion" Rule: Most words ending in "-tion" (e.g., information, communication, question), pronounce /t/ as "sh."
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"Question" Exception: When "tion" follows an "s," the pronunciation changes—the /t/ becomes a hard "ch" sound, like "chick."
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"Suggestion": "Suggestion" is an example of a word where the "t" changes for the hard "ch" and the t before the i o n is pronounced like a "ch".
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"Look at your room"/"Get your stuff"/"I bought you a present": When linking words containing a T and a Y, the T often sounds like "ch."
Pronunciation of Double T ("tle")
- "Little" and "Bottle": The double /t/ between the vowels is pronounced as a fast /d/, not /tt/.
Pronunciation of T as a Silent Letter
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"Center," "Twenty," "Wanted": The /t/ in words like these is silent.
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"Internet," "International": The /t/ in these words is silent—unless the syllable after NT has stress.
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"Exactly," "Christmas": The /t/ is silent when it's between consonants.
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"Must be","Just one","Just saw," "Just once," "Don't": Silent /t/ between consonant sounds.
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"Listen," "Fasten," "Whistle," "Castle," "Hustle": T is silent as part of the letter pattern.
Pronunciation of T at the Beginning or End of a Word
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Beginning of Word with Vowel: T followed by a vowel produces a pure /t/ * (e.g., table, teacher, tie).
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End of Word with Vowel: T preceded by a vowel produces a stopped /t/ sound * (e.g., wait, thought, seat, date, date).
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**"Kitten," "Mittens," "Written," "Cotton," "Button," "Certain," "Mountain," "Fountain":**The /t/ makes a stop t sound at the end of the word with a vowel before it e.g. certain not certain.
Pronunciation of T in Specific Syllable Stress Situations
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Stressed Syllables: When the syllable after the /t/ is stressed, the T is pronounced clearly, unlike other similar similar circumstances
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Unstressed Syllables: If the syllable after the letter T is not stressed, the /t/ is often pronounced as a fast /d/ (e.g., water, better, city).
Additional Notes
- This summary focuses on the pronunciation of 't' and avoids discussing the rest of the content.
- The presenter provides examples and practice questions throughout the video - these are crucial for learners, but not suited for notes themselves.
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This quiz focuses on common pronunciation errors associated with the letter 'T'. Learn the differences between phrases and how the 'T' sound can change in various words, with particular attention to terms like 'soften' and 'patient'. Perfect for improving your pronunciation skills!
