Hi @lindacherubino. Just to add that this video only focuses on words that are words without the 'e' ending e.g. cut and cute. Your examples are not words without an 'e' or 'mete' which is not a word with an 'e'. I hope that makes sense :)

The fourth rule states that every syllable must have a vowel, hence the 'e' in the 'phe' syllable. However, English went through a phase of trying to sound more latin or intellectual. I suspect apostrophe might have been the result of the same thing. For example most words with a silent 'b' such as 'debt' - originally dette in Olde English - changed to reflect the latin in this case 'debitum' to appear more intellectual. The development of the English language is a long and winding story :)

Generally, words such as apostrophe are from Greek. Also catastrophe, epitome, sesame, acne, and names such as Aphrodite, Hermione, Calliope, and Hecate.

Thank you very much!

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Thanks @bable4027. You're most welcome!

It's originally a Middle French word (late 16th century), borrowed like many english words from other languages. (Which is one reason why English doesn't always make sense.)

Thanks Miguel

Hi @doughlasmarinho3653. In most examples it will become a natural part of speaking. This video is just to show you where and when it happens. Like the 'th' sounds in English, they are worth practicing.

It isn't an app. Just a video :)

Thanks Muhammad :) You could try our website blog for more ideas for improving your english: bardslanguageschool.com/posts/. We also have two apps on the Appstore to help with vocabulary: Clever English Quiz and Clever English Mahjong.

@@theschwa.english thank you. I appreciate that ❤

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the '-alm' part is pronounced as 'arm'. Hope that helps!

Bards language school oh thank you for the reply! Now that I think about it maybe I should have mentioned that I’m American, so I think I might say it slightly differently because of that.