e and o WHY THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER VOWELS

[@priyanow]

It's so nice to see you again, Diane. This is the best pronunciation class on KZbin. We missed you. Please teach us American pronunciation in more long form videos too. The video quality doesn't want to be this good in long form. Basic zoom class quality is more than enough. ❤️💛

[@basicamericanpronunciation7726]

Thank you. Those are very kind and encouraging words. When I make videos, I never really know who sees them, how they are used, or if they are helpful. I make them trusting that it's a good thing to do. Thanks so much.

[@KasuAzare]

Nice

[@basicamericanpronunciation7726]

Thanks!

[@mesaybifa3977]

Thank you! I got confused...the IPA translation for wait is weit(short i)...please clarify?

[@basicamericanpronunciation7726]

Hi. In some sources you might see /weit/ and in others you will find /wet/. I use Merriam-Webster Pronouncing Dictionary of American English. It shows /wet/. Neither phonetic transcription is exactly right or wrong. However, /e/ is not a full diphthong and often is not listed with the true diphthongs. This is why sources vary.

[@mesaybifa3977]

@@basicamericanpronunciation7726 Thank you for the clarification. I like the way you dissect when you teach... .

[@nawazneksal600]

Please help me to learn beautiful words from English language

[@basicamericanpronunciation7726]

Your comment is inspiring. Thanks.