PRONUNCIATION HACKS | Speak with the American accent 🇺🇸

[@InteractiveEng]

Hope you enjoyed this pronunciation lesson and learned something new. And if you'd like to get more speaking practice and develop your fluency, check out my new speaking course: bit.ly/Join_Speak_Up 😊

[@saadramadhanmuhi864]

Thank you so much _ Teacher _ SAAD RAMADHAN MUHI _IRAQ

[@kioto_oliver]

hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks

[@InteractiveEng]

@@kioto_oliver In this case, I think most would pronounce it "whenduh hold it" because the final N and starting T assimilate to form that D sound. 👍

[@right7056]

@@InteractiveEng hi sir how to increase listening skill nd writting skill specially.. I am very weak in writthing skill

[@Megha_singh102]

yes

[@apdorafa-rafaelalmeida7159]

I grew up in Canada and we could also add to that list the stop "t" in words like mountain, gotten, important, mitten, kitten etc. That sound is very Norh American.

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & sharing with us. I think in the future I'll do lesson talking about all the different T sounds. 👍

[@lucaskaufman6147]

@@InteractiveEng yes please, do it! Greatings from Mexico City.

[@kioto_oliver]

@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks

[@apdorafa-rafaelalmeida7159]

@@InteractiveEng great! Thanks.

[@apdorafa-rafaelalmeida7159]

@@kioto_oliver You're right about that. I'm gonna does sound like I'muna. We use a lot of reductions in spoken English. For instance, if I say : I'm gonna go there tomorrow, it sounds like: I'muna go there damorrow. Usually when a t comes between an "n" and a vowel sound it is not pronounced. So internet is pronounced "internet" or twenty sounds like twenty and many others.

[@wilgensjoseph1655]

I am from Haiti, and I want to let you know that you're my favourite inglish teacher!

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mehmetus8671]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:14 *🔑 The speaker emphasizes that sounding American isn't necessary for effective communication; understanding is key.* 01:23 *🔄 Reductions in English involve shortening phrases for a natural conversational flow, commonly used in American speech.* 02:43 *🎤 Practicing reductions can help in using them more comfortably in daily conversations.* 03:10 *📚 Reductions follow rules; they occur with base verbs, not with nouns or other structures.* 03:50 *🌀 The schwa sound in English is common, provides efficiency in speaking, and offers clarity by emphasizing key content words.* 05:24 *🚦 Examples of schwa usage show its role in helping with conversational flow, focusing on content words.* 09:15 *🌍 Learning the American pronunciation of words can prevent misunderstandings when interacting in the U.S.* 12:37 *🎶 Developing rhythm and flow in speaking English is akin to music and helps in more natural conversations.* 14:25 *⏯️ Speaking in phrases rather than word for word is encouraged to avoid sounding robotic and to gain fluency.* Made with HARPA AI

[@lucaskaufman6147]

Hello, I'm from Mexico City and I've been learning a lot with you Wes. You are the best English teacher I've ever had. Greatings.

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much Lucas! I really appreciate your comment. 😊

[@ChaN-ks3ov]

Greetings not greatings. From Philippines 🇵🇭

[@langsandbella]

I enjoy this PRON lesson so badly! It's gold for me what you say in here :)

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 👍

[@adrianabocanegra2341]

Great lesson. There's no time that I don't learn something new. I love it. Always improving. Thanks a lot Wes!!!

[@lovewig01]

Such wholesome content. Fully endorse this. I have no idea how I ended up on this video, but WHAT a refreshing break from the scourge that is the modern internet. You go Glen Coco

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment. 😊

[@MariadelosangelesPradoperez]

I completely agree with you. English is so musical!

[@InteractiveEng]

Absolutely. Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@obaserudolf8985]

You are very helpful, after watching and listening to this , I had to call my American friend just to practice what I’ve learned. God bless your effort!

[@InteractiveEng]

I appreciate that! Thanks for your comment. 😃

[@braulioherrada659]

WoW It’s been a quite wonderful english class, appreciate it your help

[@riantidewi864]

This is very excellent lesson from english master. If we do not want misunderstood in speaking , when travel to UK use Brits English n when travel to US we hv to use American English, so the is no word like " misunderstood" anymore Thks so much I love this lesson very much.Keep up the great work 💕💕👍👍👍

[@chrisaung8850]

I did enjoy this video. I hope you'll make these kinds of videos in the future.

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed it. More to come in the future. 😃

[@andrewcrippsvo]

I'm from the UK and a fluent English speaker, but I'm actually using your channel to improve my US accent for voiceover. Not what you've started the channel for I think, but VERY helpful nonetheless. So, thank very much. 🙂🙂

[@paulmyers5017]

exactly ! fluidity and understandability are what i'm aiming for. Doesn't matter if people ask me which country I'm from and not which state I'm from, when my sister speaks english she's lucky enough to be asked that question.

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@philipbedwell8509]

Amazing lesson. Thank you.

[@InteractiveEng]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for your comment. 👍

[@jessicaperez5112]

I still really love to look at the really fun great video's on here and I'm still learning.

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for your comment. 😊

[@Gabri.El.]

The schwa sound is my favorite!!

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@Arikian]

I'm American, why am I watching this I'm also saying the words after you like I'm practicing them even though I can already say them 😂

[@Cardinal15]

Same😊

[@judekeyz3296]

Looks like im not alone here😂🎉

[@Linguajuji]

Really!! 😂😂

[@tulkinjonkazakov4502]

do, does, from, of are also usually pronounced with the schwa when unstressed

[@InteractiveEng]

You're right. Thanks for sharing. It's such a common sound. 👍

[@avaz1311]

I' m thankful for your lesson

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😊

[@riantidewi864]

Thanks so much Wes for this excellent hacks for non native speaker. I really enjoyed this lesson n I really appreciate yr time n yr hard work to do this. I'm looking forward to the next vid 👍👍👍❤

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@HankHodges]

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[@M.R_KURDISH]

انا اليوم شفت قناتك واشتركت افضل قناة استمري للمليون ان شاء الله في اقرب وقت❤❤❤❤

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@biffchanel6430]

Thanks a lot, Wes. Pretty useful as usually and enough motivated.

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for checking out the lesson. 👍

[@kioto_oliver]

@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks

[@englishchannel3786]

@@kioto_oliver you're right! It gets reduced

[@evelisecarvalho8027]

Hey Wes! Excellent lesson, kudos to you. Gratitude from Brazil.

[@InteractiveEng]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@kioto_oliver]

@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks

[@nicolaibecerrozki1724]

I really appreciate your effort. Please create more videos about phonetics, reductions, etc

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for your comment. 😃

[@paulhogan2930]

This is a great video on pronunciation, probably the best I have seen. ( I am from England}

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks Paul! I appreciate your comment. 👍

[@tariqshaikh33]

Thanks It is really useful 😊😊😊 Your videos are always learn me something new 🎉❤

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@ManuelHernandez-l8m]

I just love the way you speak ❤

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad to hear that! Thanks so much for your comment. 🤗

[@LearnRunes]

The whole point of talking is to make other people understand you. So it doesn't really matter if they think you sound weird, so long as they understand you.

[@arthurkelley]

They will think you are dumb but will never tell you and make business with someone who speaks English fluently.

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

@@arthurkelley A person can speak English fluently with an unusual accent.

[@maraerharter1420]

My English is American, and I'm very proud of it!!!

[@InteractiveEng]

Awesome! Thanks for checking out the lesson. 👍

[@paulhogan2930]

My English is English, and I am very proud of it.

[@paulmyers5017]

my american english is heavily influenced by french and slightly by spanish.

[@pribed]

My proud is English, and I'm very American of it

[@Haldaa123]

Plz you can practice with me english

[@English_with_mariaaaaa]

Thanks for sharing!!😊🤩

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for watching & commenting! 😃

[@hasbimandiri4636]

I was born and live in indonesia but having worked for 20 years on board the cruiship this allows me to easily recognise the variaty of accent.eventhough i till have my own accent of indonesia

[@InteractiveEng]

That's great! Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@MrGael-ek9xo]

Your English is super clear, I understood all that said wow

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment. 🤗

[@EasyEnglishSpeakingPractice]

"Great video! Your clear explanations make it so much easier to get the pronunciation right."

[@waleednagi8480]

I enjoyed your lesson, thank you

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad to hear that! 😊

[@bantorio6525]

@@@ ... a master class ... thank you sooo much ... !!!

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@ThameemSabith-w1z]

Albin sir poli🔥

[@beigomkarimi4122]

Hi thank you for teaching!

[@InteractiveEng]

You are welcome! Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 😊

[@artisticLearner]

Thankyou so much respected sir! Plz make a video on how can we improve our vocabulary and wriitng skills in english as a second language.

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson & found it helpful. 😊

[@MaggieMe23]

Hi Wes, thanks big time!!!

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad the lesson was helpful. 😃

[@o_Heckle_o]

I have the worst German accent so this is helpful. Thank you.

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@arifashaik7950]

Thank you for sharing the best information

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😊

[@OKOK-wf8xz]

Thank you very much for your job.

[@InteractiveEng]

You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😊

[@gianc19]

This is a video to save !👍 thanks ! 😎

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@atrickateman3371]

So underrated

[@patriciacox6981]

I was listening to the Stephen Colbert show tonight with Julia Roberts. Mr. Colbert said that it was understood that, if you have a southern accent you are not smart. Google talked about the educational level between the north and south. I was shocked.

[@voiceintheopen345]

Great tipWest Thanks a lot

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😊

[@renzo9678]

Hi! Great vid! For Spanish speakers the flap T sounds like a r / wa:Rer/👍👍.

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for commenting. 👍

[@renzovera8827]

Excellent tips. I was checking the course and the discount don’t work. Thanks !!

[@InteractiveEng]

You're welcome! Glad the lesson was useful. 😃

[@hashemalshukri1068]

Thank you, Wes!

[@InteractiveEng]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😃

[@franciscovirgilio7537]

This is what I've been wanting for DOG'S age. Now I gotta it , thanks a lot.

[@InteractiveEng]

That's great! Thanks so much for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@right7056]

Hey sir! You teach us in a great way we r so glad to learn from ur channel😊 sir keep teaching us american accent i wanna be master in american accent thank u💞😊💞💞

[@InteractiveEng]

Thank you, I will. 😃

[@wahabbouziani2977]

Thank you so much Sir for this video i really like it , i wanna be like an American in speaking , I'm from Algeria.

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad it helped! Thanks for your comment. 🤗

[@ayadgoran6813]

Thanks for the useful videos sir

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson & found it useful. 😃

[@ayadgoran6813]

@@InteractiveEng I am an English teacher from Kurdistan region of Iraq. Let's do a project together. But how can i contact with you to talk about the project ? Any email?

[@JRS788]

Good morning teacher I hope you are fine I'm a new student from CONGO Republic

[@InteractiveEng]

Hello. Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@casdoorcasdooor3117]

Pls we need more videos abt reductions

[@InteractiveEng]

Will do. 😊

[@ligiasommers]

Very helpful! Thanks 🙏🏻💖🌹

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad it was helpful! I'm happy to hear that. 👍

[@juanantonioaltamirano6052]

Hello Wes... Have you ever made a video using the past tense of regular verbs.. I am having trouble to pronounce the ed sound.

[@meropale]

"I'm gonna go" can be further reduced by dropping the hard g, to sound like áhmana go or áimana go. Also, "for" is often pronounced fur.

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@atrickateman3371]

Sir can you make on American intonation

[@InteractiveEng]

I'll keep your suggestion in mind for a future lesson. 👍

[@ozcastelan4667]

Thank you so much for sharing this "secrets" to speak crearly and no panic. 👌👏👏❤☺

[@InteractiveEng]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 👍

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

I keep slipping back into my Virginia drawl. Its really hard to maintain the flatness of this dialect.

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & sharing. 👍

[@playmangostingiu2217]

I don't know why, but you recall me Jack Tripper, that actor in that sitcom sharing an apartment with girls.. an old sitcom of the 80s.. Anyway I find very informative your videos.. Thank you

[@InteractiveEng]

Come and knock on my door. We'll be waiting for you... 😂 Glad you enjoy the lessons. 👍

[@SimonOchsMusic]

8:41 "It sounds like a soft D.." that laugh right after 🤣

[@OnlySouthSudan]

Thanks u u think that's my problem I struggle alot with translation

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson & found it useful. 😃

[@starffgamer1258]

Hi, yes, this is an extraordinary video I agree with you but it extends by using flat T it's not negligent to use a reduction, and flat t is snug and a bug getting seamless like music I'm Indian I've watched many interviews to some of Bollywood actors they always speaking fully pronounce its sound as robotic and I've watched plenty of interviews, American actors, I like a lot that blew me away thank for making this beautiful video.

[@InteractiveEng]

Most welcome. Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 👍

[@casdoorcasdooor3117]

Thanks teacher

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@zakariaomer17]

Thank so much

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Have a great day! 😃

[@MissJanina102]

Thank you so much Wes! This has been exactly what I've needed! 😊

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment. 😃

[@TazmaniaVibes]

Good video! As a Brit, we don’t pronounce advertisement like that . We say it that same way you do

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@tori7495]

I use WANNA and GONNA in my written English when me and my friends talk on WhatsApp and no one ever tells me I should not be doing that. Moreover, they use it too. They are native Americans.

[@InteractiveEng]

Very informal writing like SMS messages is fine. I know some people who mostly communicate with emojis. But it should be avoided when writing anything in a more professional context. 👍

[@kioto_oliver]

@@InteractiveEng hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks

[@JoseLuis-xl4oc]

Hey! How can I get your lessons? I have some knowledge of the language I want to be able to speak the language in a few days

[@SvetaSveta-ms4hi]

I'm freaking obsessed with American accent. I got so pumped up when I came across your video. Thanks a bunch for such a badass channel! ☺️

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment. 😊

[@MissJanina102]

Same for me! 100 percent! Thank you so much Wes!

[@matheusryos2253]

13:38 Gavin from Small advantages speak like this ahaha

[@koymark5091]

Hi there! How do I have to say these words to sound more North American: IRAN; COUPON, EN ROUTE, CAUGHT, SPOT, MOOR...

[@jorbu1423]

Great vídeo

[@InteractiveEng]

I appreciate it. Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 😊

[@Sports7-u6b]

Good work sir❤️

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😃

[@Krush0-0]

At the advanced level, perhaps you can add to your list sentence like "Nam sayin"

[@SaaidFouad]

How do you pronounce the letter u in surround and surrender?

[@lucianadelima1849]

Great class👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much Luciana! 😃

[@fidanzeynalova8885]

Hi,your videos are very useful!I am an English teacher and I want you share eith me one good grammar book for teachers where I can find it anywhere.Thanks in advance!)

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment. 😃

[@chesadora]

Hi Wes. I am bilingual. English and spanish. Something I would like to improve is that sometimes I am speaking English and if there's a word I don't remeber I switch to Spanish, specially if I am speaking to someone who understands both languages. Do you have any tips for me?

[@InteractiveEng]

Just continue get exposure to the language - reading and listening. It's a great way to passively get reminders of words that you may have forgotten, not to mention continue building your vocabulary with new words. I think it's normal and over time become less and less of an issue. 😊

[@chesadora]

@@InteractiveEng thank you, it's always great learning new vocabulary with you guys. 😃I'm teaching English and this happens to me a lot with my fellow teachers. I will follow your advice. I will read more in English. I watch a lot of shows in English.

[@shanvi7974]

Very interesting 👍👍

[@InteractiveEng]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@imanazab7665]

Thanks a million teacher. You are really enriching our understanding of how american accent sounds.. But may I ask why sometimes I get the flapped /t/ sound as if /r/ sound in words like water and city?

[@ayomidenathaniel6067]

It's still the same sir.the flap t borders between soft "d" and "r"

[@renzo9678]

Yes, it sounds like /r/ at least for Spanish speakers. If you pronounce /d/ it would sound like the word rather. Dont you think?

[@FernandoGonzalez-sn7fj]

Great 😮 thanks for sharing 😮

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for commenting. 🤗

[@courtney_bert]

Thanks ❤ you're the best

[@InteractiveEng]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the lesson. 😊

[@sadiussaintadieu8506]

I pay you a compliment teacher

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@sailikhitha4976]

Is there any classes starting from October… i have checked link but it showing sep 5th.

[@yunesleones97]

In the Philippines we follow American English.

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@patriciacox6981]

I am from the south. We just talk. I never thought of it as another language.

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks for commenting & checking out the lesson. 👍

[@kioto_oliver]

hi I'm junior kioto I'd like to request a video on the word "to" I already know it's pronounced like too, tuh and duh in American English... the thing is sometimes I hear native speakers pronouncing "to" like "uh" when it comes after the m and n sounds... for example: "I'm gonna tell you when to hold it". I hear " Imuna tell yuh whenuh hold it " .. Am I right? Does that happen? Can "When to" be reduced to "whenuh" thanks

[@PIANOPHUNGUY]

I say AD-ver-tize-ment with the stress on AD. Maybe a minor stress on "tize" . I think the British pronunciation of advertisement comes from the French "advertissement". The French would put the stress on "tisse".

[@InteractiveEng]

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[@aprendeinglesconhector]

Thank you very much Wes! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks so much for your comment. 🤗

[@RadioLANGTRE]

Love you❤❤

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks so much for commenting & checking out the lesson. 😊

[@MsTranthihai71]

Thanks ❤

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks so much for your comment. 😊

[@PIANOPHUNGUY]

I think people should spell the reductions. About time.

[@igorvian3329]

Wes, thanks a lot as always ! really useful 😊 Have a good and nice summer season

[@InteractiveEng]

Thanks, you too! 😊

[@IsaacNtirandekura]

Fantastic

[@InteractiveEng]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks so much for your comment. 🤗

[@WaeViwartano]

I have a question, do you make videos only on the American US language? because I don't want to learn British English

[@InteractiveEng]

The pronunciation lessons are mostly American English. Of course, vocabulary is relevant to most English varieties. 😊