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Pronunciation Tutorial 3: English Vowels and the International Phonetic Alphabet
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Kevin Lin posted on 2015/10/19Ready to master English vowels and finally understand the IPA? This tutorial breaks down tricky vowel sounds like 'E' in 'sea' versus 'E' in 'bed' using the International Phonetic Alphabet, and even compares different dialects! You'll pick up essential pronunciation techniques and advanced vocabulary to perfect your accent.
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US /kloʊz/
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UK /kləʊz/
- Adjective
- Almost; near
- (Of a friend) well-known; liked by others
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come progressively nearer to something
- To end; to bring to an end
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US /bɛd/
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UK /bed/
- Noun
- Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- A piece of furniture that people sleep on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have sex with someone
- To plant, fix, or attach something firmly to
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US /bæk/
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UK /bæk/
- Adjective
- Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
- Transitive Verb
- To bet money on something
- To support and encourage someone or some cause
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US /liv/
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UK /li:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go away from; depart
- To gift property to someone after you die
- Uncountable Noun
- Permission to do something
- Vacation time; time off work
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