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How to Pronounce Contractions: American English Pronunciation
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Susy posted on 2013/11/07Ever get tripped up by contractions like 'I'm' or 'what's'? This video breaks down how to pronounce them perfectly in American English, focusing on tricky sounds like the schwa and flap T! You'll pick up essential pronunciation tips that make your daily conversations sound super natural.
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US /wɚd/
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UK /wɜ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of language that has a meaning
- Promise
- Transitive Verb
- To express something by choosing particular words
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More dark
US /dɑrk/
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UK /dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Of a color that is not light
- Marked by unhappiness or hopelessness
- Uncountable Noun
- The time of day when the sky is black
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More waiting
US /ˈwetɪŋ/
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UK /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To delay or not do something until later
- To spend time until an expected thing happens
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More write
US /raɪt/
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UK /raɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- To invent or create a computer program
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More Use Energy
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