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American English pronunciation

Connected Speech in American English

Natural American English does not sound like a sequence of isolated dictionary words. Sounds connect across word boundaries, which changes rhythm and can make familiar vocabulary difficult to recognize. AmeriPronun lets learners practice these links as spoken phrases.

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What you practice

Link words across boundariesUse the interactive AmeriPronun module to practice this skill with audio and repetition.
Listen to the whole phraseUse the interactive AmeriPronun module to practice this skill with audio and repetition.
Repeat with natural rhythmUse the interactive AmeriPronun module to practice this skill with audio and repetition.
Compare careful and connected speechUse the interactive AmeriPronun module to practice this skill with audio and repetition.

Enlaces al hablar inglés americano

El inglés americano natural no suena como una sucesión de palabras aisladas. Los sonidos se conectan entre palabras, cambian el ritmo y pueden dificultar reconocer vocabulario conocido. AmeriPronun permite practicar esos enlaces dentro de frases.

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How to use this lesson

Listen first, notice the target feature, repeat it slowly, and then repeat it again at a natural pace. Use the interactive module to compare what you expect to hear with the actual audio. Short, focused repetitions are more useful than trying to change many pronunciation features at once.

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