VARIANTS of /t/
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Compare the sound of "t" in these words.
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Flap-D
The sound "flap-d", or /ɾ/ sounds like a light /d/.
This sound appears in the following contexts.
The sound "flap-d", or /ɾ/ sounds like a light /d/.
- Tap your tip of your tongue lightly against your alveolar ridge.
- Your vocal cords should vibrate.
This sound appears in the following contexts.
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PRACTICE |
Listen and repeat these words:
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Now, practice /h/ in sentences. Say the words first, then the sentences.
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To practice with different varieties of English, choose another native English speaker by clicking one of the links below:
- Male 1 (US Midwest - St Louis) - words, sentences
- Male 2 (US Midwest - Iowa) - words, sentences
- Male 3 (US Midwest) - words, sentences
- Female 1 (US Northeast) - words, sentences
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USE IT! |
Practice the task below. Then, record yourself completing that task. Give your recording to a teacher or an English-speaking friend for feedback.
Prepare:
Record:
© 2018, Christine Wingate
Prepare:
Record:
© 2018, Christine Wingate

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