Using Flap T to Link Words: American English Pronunciation

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With a Flap T, there isn't a stop of the air, so there isn't really a release either. It's just forward motion and connection the whole time.

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This happens when T follows N. Remember, you don't have to drop the T, but many native speakers will. Examples: center, interview, internet, twenty, wanted.

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Yes, if you drop the H in HE'S. Otherwise not, because then it wouldn't be coming between two vowels.

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There's also flapping after an r in words that have r plus d in the spelling, not just t. Like in order, border, etc.

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Think of the KW as a consonant cluster.

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[@deswzc4091]

Hi, Dear Rachel I love your videos very much But I have a question about the pronunciation "tely" how to pronounce these 4 letters in some words? For example, the "Absolutely" ,"completely", "definitely" Are these "t" unvoiced? Can you make a video about these "T"? Thank u so much!!

Actually, The flap T is one of my favorite sounds in English. I've been watching so much your videos that I always end up saying "That's it and thanks so much for using Rachel's English" with you, Rachel. LOL Thanks! Greetings from Brazil. Brazil LOVES you!

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[@khoianha10]

I remember in a video, you said the t sometime stop or drop. Like the word: "interview" pronounce as "inerview". I'm really curious about this case. Can you make a pronunciation video about this case of "t".

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great video! the word "that" is showed like ðət because it's supposed to be in the middle of a sentence right?without a context it should be pronounced ðæt right? keep up the great work!

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in my opinion, the hardest thing about english and the most important are to understand the words linking and also the phrasal verbs...

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Thank you so much. Is flap T pronounced in both formal and informal situations?

[@MrVmh93]

Hi Rachel, Thank for your great video. But i confuse if flat T is T what does not release the air?

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[@DeepThinking]

Thank you teacher Rachel. How about the word "important"? Do we use flap T in this word?

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Great question - here's a video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6acfJVqpLNme7M

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Thanks!

[@renaissancejourney8019]

Hi Rachel, I have a question about linking. How do you link "United States"? For the "d" in "United", which of the following do you use in normal conversation? (1) A true "d" - first stop, and then aspirate; and the the "s". (2) Only stop, but not aspirate; and then the "s". (3) Combine the "d" and the "s", and make the same sound as the last sound in "kids". (I don't think this is true. I never heard people speak this way. I put it here just in case my ears are wrong.) Thanks.

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[@cuisiustee]

i have a question about pronunciation.how should i pronounce adequate?ˈædɪk+ wət or ˈædɪ+kwət.or it doesnt make any different if we speak fast enuf.

[@cky6189]

Why “sort of” follow the flap t rule? But “cut and paste” follow the syllabic consonant rules (t + schwa +n)? is that means syllabic cononsant rules always overrides the flap t rule? (just like the syllabic consonant rule also always overrides the nt silence t rule). If you can put this in your future video, that will be great, thanks.

[@rachelsenglish]

Thanks for the suggestion! The V consonant in 'of' won't allow for the same syllabic consonant rule as the N consonant. You could follow the syllabic consonant rule if the phrase was "sort in".

[@cataclypsme6495]

hi Rachel can you give some example for words like support,suggest... i don t know how to pronounce them in american sound help me please. thanks!

[@yigitcan5479]

I have a question. When t comes before n or ng should we use flap t? For example listen to me , or something to do

[@rachelsenglish]

Those would all be stop T's because the next sound is a consonant!

[@chh295]

You can't use a flap /t/ on Tuesday, but can you on Saturday?

[@rachelsenglish]

Yes! In fact, you'll almost always hear 'Saturday' pronounced with a Flap T!

[@nitochi3]

How about the word "most" when linking ? Should we say mos and not most? Most people, most television shows...for example

[@SAULCID1]

dear Rachel , In the word "anxiety" , is the "t" considered between vowels?. is this also a Flap T sound ?

[@wiliammasias3382]

Hi, Rachel. Is it possible to say /əd ə/ (at a) when speaking much more quickly and fluently?

[@rachelsenglish]

Yes! Most definitely - thanks for pointing this out!

[@alhambraalhambra734]

"informal conversational English" -- say, when the U S President is addressing the nation "My fellow Americans, ..." Would he be using informal and conversational English? If a CEO is making a speech at the shareholders meeting, would he be using informal band conversational English? What are the circumstances under which one should pronounce the full T?

[@42ssh]

I have a question. "unscathed" sounds like "unscaved" to me. Is this correct?

[@lasproj]

I real like your lessons and accent. However, T in ''water'' and similar words sounds to me like R more than D? can I now WHY?

[@AJ-xn6yl]

Would Put in (using the flap T ) and pudding sound the same ???

[@williamchen928]

Could you tell me whether you are using your vocal chord when you're pronouncing the flap t in the phrase "part of", please?

[@rachelsenglish]

Yes! If I don't use my voice it will sound like a quick True T sound!

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goo, good, Good, GOod, GOOd, GOODDDDD!😊

[@Marie-vm7sf]

Flap T in informal conversational english, a t that comes between vowel, or after an r consonant and before a vowel will be pronounced as flap T, or just like a D between vowels. Examples: Part of - it’s part of the problem. Sort of -I’m sort of disappointed At a -She’s at a birthday party. That I -I thought that I was late

[@jeshuabarranzuela7886]

Hello Rachel, I have a question about using the flap T. Is this only for informal, coversational American english? or could I use the flap T when I read an essay at a University?

[@abdelkrimbourni539]

I can do part of , sort of , that I , but " ata" "auto" it 's difficult , can you give us some exercices please ?

[@NESPASISI]

I mean "shows you"

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[@superengineer5066]

hello i have a question ?why is it pronounced as a real T in isolate and as a falp T in isolated

[@كورسسسكوللشبكات]

Thank you Teacher.. I have a question.. The letter "t" in "sort of or part of" is between the explicit "r" and the vowel "o" , so why that "t" is pronounced like "Flap t" .. it is not between two vowel letters or even two sounds of vowel

[@rachelsenglish]

Hi! This is an exception to the Flap T rule, because the R can behave like a vowel sound (in fact, there is an R vowel - as in 'turn, fur, earth' etc.) - so the T can be flapped after the R because of those vowel properties.

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Hello, teacher, does the 'flap t' is like a Spanish weak 'r'?

[@rachelsenglish]

Hi! Yes, you can think of it that way if it is helpful!

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(Return )with flap t or just t? And why?

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This will be a True T because it is at the beginning of a stressed syllable.

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How to say (what are...that are..how are .. thanks in advance

[@rachelsenglish]

Hello! This video may help you with this: rachelsenglish.com/pronounce-word/

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Hi Rachel! You make great videos, thank you for them!! I am in Germany and have a problem to play some of your videos because of reproduction rights. I can play the above one but can't play English Pronunciation - Linking: Consonant to Vowel -- American Accent, for example. Do you know what I could do to be able to play all your videos?

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Lenka Juvova Yes, that is a problem and KZbin told me they can't fix it. But on my website, you can always load an alternate to the KZbin video using the link just below or just above the video: www.rachelsenglish.com/videos/linking-consonant-vowel

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Rachel's English Great! Thnx a lot for the link!! And for useful videos you make. Everyone was telling me I can't improve my pronunciation cause I started learning English too late. Now I see I can!!

[@albertcharles9471]

Hi Rachel, congratulations for yr videos, i have a doubt, is the pronunciation [ɜ:] the same as consonant[ ɹ]? the t of party is flap because it's between two vowels, but in fact it's between the consonant [ɹ] and the vowel [ɜ:]. Please help me out! i'm a little confused. Thx.

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May I know that are pronunciation

[@jenkinssmith9125]

I have a problem with "thought that"... every time It comes to TWO T, I felt I cant speak English at all.

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It's important to note that English pronunciation requires all your teeth in good condition.

[@CP-nc6fw]

When I try Flap T sound, My tongue tip can not reach straightfoward and does subconsciously touch from retroflex(my maximum front of fast touch, letter,ladder) to palato-alveolar(more frequently) to palatal(water) of cdn.britannica.com/47/4347-050-32F3830A.jpg which is from alveolar ridge to 5 to 6 of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveolar_ridge influenced by my language even though I tried making its position like American English D deliberately. The problem is when I try it super-consciosly and move tongue tip to D position just behind root or just backside of front teeth, water becomes waLer, not wader. Is it OK? or my toungue must be straight and touch teeth more more carefully?

[@rachelsenglish]

We definitely don't want an L sound. You can make the flap further back in the mouth of you need to -- that would probably sound more correct.

[@omaribrahim1904]

Teacher Rachel, Am I wrong if I pronounce the true T in word of "water" wɔ:tər instead of wɔ:dər.

[@robsonromano1642]

If I may answer you, you're not wrong and people will understand you perfectly if you speak with the plosive T (the regular one), but she's trying to teach how it's pronounced in the U.S. in cases like water (the flap T). In the UK they always use the plosive T...

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is it a flap t in this case or what it is? I can`t hear clearly, : " it´s my turn to sing"

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What's dipthong?

[@rachelsenglish]

Shaira Ong Two sounds that glide together to make one sound, like ɔ and ɪ to make [ɔɪ] as in 'toy'. dictionary.reference.com/browse/diphthong?s=t

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