Pronunciation: pronouncing 'nd'

[@jerusalenestudillo9038]

I've been watching all your videos since they started! I was afraid they wouldn't continue, but thank you for coming back, all of them are really good. I am not an English native speaker, that's why they're really helpful!

[@nc0420]

This is very useful! But I am always frightened by the accidents Tim has at the end of each session, even though they are fake.

[@englishsankaran369]

Dear pals... I live in South India whenever I pronouce the word samwitch in restaurants people always look at me as if I am an insane but I always love the English class from BBC... Well done.....

[@talenthunt3910]

So useful information you provide that I cannot explain. I am thankful to you.

[@benjaminestrada8788]

Great lesson. Tnks a lot.

[@ahmedsamir4808]

Honestly , I can't find word to express my gratitude towards you Tim You are So brilliant thank you so I think you can attend our faculty of al_alsun in Order to teach us British pronunciation I mean at Egypt I can't wait to see you

[@kokomaung]

Such a brilliant english lessons

[@Pisty_66666]

very beneficial and great videos - thank you very much - I am Egyptian , and I loved these videos so much شكر لك جدا - فيديوهات رائعة و مفيد - أنا مصرىّ - و قد أحببت هذه الفيديوهات جدا

[@ishwaryasyes4900]

Excellent sir

[@garridoscar1]

Hey Tim, your so good! Thank you for your tips.

[@MP-sp1uu]

Very useful

[@harveysp8683]

very new and useful lesson💜

[@ligalee142]

He looks really cute.

[@108A-f6z]

many thanks Mr.comic teacher.you are helpful.this lesson we've studied in college,first stage at2002.💐

[@lyliillustrations1089]

poor tim

[@jsr1933]

Tim you're great. I love your pronunciation tips Thanks a lot Jaime

[@fatmadridibenaissa3513]

Wow! super lesson.

[@magdalenasieluzycka5971]

Great video! Very helpful. Could you help me with the word 'landmark'. Do we have the same rule? Cheers

[@bbclearningenglish]

Yes, absolutely. The 'd' sound is often dropped in 'landmark', especially if the speaker is talking quickly. 😃

[@silasdiniz]

fantastic!

[@tgchan]

Thank you.

[@moussabalqaissy7110]

thank you

[@tadeoguerrero7892]

What about "And + B/P/etc.

[@PradoRenata]

Its the fist time I hear it... Thks a lot... These videos are awesome?

[@hasnahalimaturr9157]

This is so helpful.. thank you Tim

[@ElenaRusinova]

Tim, I'm so sorry. Are you OK now, I hope.

[@schonefrauzhang8162]

there is always an accident happened at the end of the video，that's Tim‘s IP

[@joerana]

Hi, Tim. How are you? Does this 'ND' phenomenon only happen in British spoken English?

[@anhtran6113]

I can't find anywhere a thorough explanation on the /d/ elision, but Tim speaks with a London accent only. The assimilation of /t/ before /p/ (which is explained by Tim in another video) only happens in some dialects.

[@huyquivinhnguyen1620]

I realize that many end sounds were disappeared or changed entirely in many sentences. Is it fine if I pronounce that way in IETLS speaking test?

[@bbclearningenglish]

Hi Vinh. Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately it’s not a simple matter to explain the pronunciation of connected speech in words! There are many factors to consider when listening to a native speaker including their meaning, mood and the circumstances. However, you are right in saying that many times the endings of words can disappear in many sentences. If this issomething that you have noticed and can emulate, I am sure that it will benefit you. IELTS speaking is largely concerned with the successful communication of meaning , this includes clarity of speech. Whether or not you choose to emulate what you have observed, make sure that you are clear in your speech. It is more important to be understood than to sound like a native speaker! If you want to learn more about pronunciation, check this out: kzbin.info/aero/PLcetZ6gSk96-ayXj5thbTpbh2vHWpP08o. We hope this is helpful.

[@huyquivinhnguyen1620]

bbclearningenglish Thank you so much.

[@潘云程]

At the end of the video, Tim said "where did I put that sandwich?" How to pronounce "where did "? The pronunciation of Tim confused me. Looking forward to your replay. Thanks

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

I've called an ambulance and sent it to your address. I'm really worried. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

[@bbclearningenglish]

Not to worry FoodforThought. Tim is a pronunciation professional! He knows how to fall correctly and will be up and about again by the next episode! Cancel the ambulance!

[@sharlenechen1008]

@@bbclearningenglish Ha ha...both of you are so funny.

[@EcuadorConCiencia]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tato1026]

Would it be weird if I pronounce all the letters in handbag? I'm afraid people may think I'm saying hambag if I pronounce it the way you suggest in this video.

[@bbclearningenglish]

Pronounce 'handbag' as 'han-bag' - forget the 'd'! Hope that helps.

[@EcuadorConCiencia]

@@bbclearningenglish thank you, I was worried if people misunderstand me

[@EXPLORINGPIPING]

great one... thank u sir

[@tianhongli8229]

The accident this time is fatal,but still funny.

[@منوعاتتركيه-ش6غ]

Thanks very much Tim👍🌹

[@manuchehrmukhidinov7111]

Thanks)

[@dimg23]

Poor Tim, always having an accident , I wish I was there to give him a hand. ❤

[@SoulfulStudio1]

Hi Tim! why "d" is silent in "wednesday"?

[@bbclearningenglish]

Hi Hamid. It’s very difficult to pronounce a /d/ sound immediately followed by a /n/ sound in English, so the /d/ is lost. The letter ‘d’ is there because in Old English, the word for ‘Wednesday’ meant ‘Woden’s Day’. ‘Woden’ is the Old English name for the Norse God Odin.

[@Yk.P.Zh.]

Wow! How interesting!I have not known about names of Gods in days of week. Could you please give us more information like this?

[@ivanakuzmicprusac4853]

Hamid Awan

[@wanhthun]

Thank you! never knew this beforw

[@hadyasamy7029]

💚💚💚

[@ruth-sevenj1244]

poor Tim

[@ziximen7289]

为什么受伤的总是你？ Why does that always happen to you, Tim ?

[@adilktk8727]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hyppokrat100]

Wow, it was way too potentially harmful incident at the end. Such a blow can lead to a basal skull fracture, really. It is not unheard of when people died or got disabled after similar traumas. Be more careful, Tim. It would be very pity if you get paralyzed.

[@lifeasalice4226]

💝

[@lequanvu9085]

Poor handsome Tim!

[@uyennguyen9695]

I felt so hungry when I watched this video :v

[@eri2697]

Poor Tim he has a lot of compliments from girls around the 🌎😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@learningenglishwithemily754]

I don’t understand what you say!😂

[@luyennguyen7983]

Pink socks? LOL =))))))))))

[@0sughi]

:)

[@acermask8981]

))))))

[@ЛіліяШарая]

poor you..

[@moussabalqaissy7110]

thank you