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Assimilation in American English: N + M, P, B = /m/ | Speak More Naturally
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/30Ever wonder why 'in my' sounds like 'im my'? This video dives into the fascinating world of nasal assimilation in American English, showing you how sounds like 'n' change before 'p' and 'b' to help you speak more naturally! You'll pick up essential pronunciation tips that make your everyday conversations sound smoother and more connected.
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US /ˈsɛntəns/
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UK /'sentəns/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- Noun
- Official punishment given by a court of law
- Set of words that make a whole statement
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US /bɪt/
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UK /bɪt/
- Noun
- Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- Small piece of something
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
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US /tʌŋ/
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UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
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US /tɪp/
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UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
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