Pronunciation Tip "Can" vs "Can't"

[@julianaaraujooo]

Best explanation I’ve ever had! Thank you

[@PronouncedsuccessRTP]

You're very welcome! I'm glad that helped!

[@martin1966]

even better than best! thank you

[@dr.aristopurboadji3146]

The best explanation in KZbin

[@mauricioprimo4363]

The best class I watched. Thank you!

[@PronouncedsuccessRTP]

Mauricio Primo That’s wonderful! I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@zatyizaty3093]

Thank you ! 🙏🏻

[@EderBarriosCamargo]

Good explanation, I could get the small changes between can and can’t in American English

[@jefrihp88]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@abielainedepaulamartins9083]

Thank you so much! Your video was extremely helpful! Nice tip!

[@PronouncedsuccessRTP]

You're very welcome, Abielaine! I'm happy to hear it was helpful.

[@روديناالقحطاني-ل5ث]

Abielaine de Paula Martins 9

[@michaelrodrigues7832]

Thank you

[@atomnous]

so is it "can" with "ih" or schwa sound? some people say it's schwa, I'm confused

[@поджолес]

the most accurate approach is "schwa" that is an specific phonetic sound that is not as a clear a,e,o, etc. just sounds like releasing air from your throat with mouth not much opened, maybe like "e" as in bed position. However, i STRONGLY recommend you to look in youtube for Shaw English Online with a girl named Esther Pronuntiation Can vs can't) . I've seen a few videos from Americans like this lady with different way of detail and depth, but Esther's was the most clear since she also do practice video, and even more, look for one from Rachels English on the same subject. They quite give you explanation and practice. All the best.

[@paulazapata4187]

This is why I always use "cannot"

[@angelicaperez6526]

Yeahhh, but we can't use it forever. We've got to man up and finally say it...

[@Banggeek]

Cannot is for the weak

[@robsonjosedasilva1277]

So do i. My mother language is portuguese.

[@поджолес]

i often see in videos concerning this particular lesson, telling something like using cannot is very emphasized, so i don't know if they refer as it to equal treating people like mentally impared, i can- not... you get it? haha. anyways, all the best

[@TGDCAQ]

Very useful.

[@goga87lc]

Thanks 😊

[@PronouncedsuccessRTP]

You're welcome!

[@AmericanActionReport]

That doesn't work in Taiwan. For the past 26 years, Taiwanese have told me that "can" is pronounced "k'n," as you said; and that "can't" is pronounced "can." They're clearly saying, "I can do it;" and, when I get to wondering what they mean, I rephrase the question to, "Are you able to do it?" This is especially confusing when you consider that there are actually two ways to pronounce the word "can." The common pronunciation is "k'n," and the emphatic pronunciation is "can." (Just as Southerners have two ways of pronouncing the word "right," depending on whether we're being emphatic. The emphatic "right" is closer to Standard American.) For second-language speakers, it's much less confusing to pronounce the "t" in "can't." P.S. In the South, "can" can be pronounced "k'n" (common) or "can" (emphatic); and can't is pronounced "cain't" to rhyme with "ain't." That's much clearer and easier to learn.

[@PronouncedsuccessRTP]

I agree, Jerrry. "Can" and "Can't" can be some of the most difficult words to distinguish, even native speakers ask for clarification from each other at times. Each region will have its own variations. This video explains the standard North American English way of pronouncing these two closely related words.

[@jorachim]

Very useful video.I'm an American English student from Venezuela South America.

[@PronouncedsuccessRTP]

Good luck with your studies! I'm glad this video was helpful.

[@Mr.S65]

can is reduced. Can’t is never reduced. Another little tip, perhaps

[@поджолес]

i guess some how can't is longer sound, and even like more stressed that its counter part.

[@juandavidmena464]

some Colombian learner here?

[@alexcs7616]

明明一样啊！！！！！！！！

[@fndTenorio]

FINALLY

[@masudrahaman4446]

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