In part 1, the examiner will ask you general questions on familiar topics, e.g. home, family, work, studies and interests. This section should help you relax and talk naturally.
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- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- Is it a big place?
- How long have you lived there?
- What do you like about living there?
- Is there a garden in the place you live in?
- Do you prefer to hot weather or cold?
- Tell me about the weather in your country in different times of the year?
- Which time of the year did you enjoy the most when you were the child?
- Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?
- Has the weather changed much in your country in recent years?
Merci !
Vous avez terminé cette partie.
Faites noter votre production orale avec des retours audio et un rapport de score détaillé.
assignment
Obtenir une évaluation premium d'expression orale
Exemple de correction Speaking
Résumé des scores
Évaluation par IA
Retour IA sur l'expression orale
cancel 94% Précis
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/m/
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/m/ |
83% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/aɪ/
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/ay/ |
86% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/ə/
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/h/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/oʊ/
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/ow/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/m/
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/m/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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/t/ |
100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/aʊ/
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/aw/ |
100% accurate
Start with the jaw open and the body of the tongue in a low position in the mouth. The bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then, as the jaw closes, the lips close into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/n/
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/n/ |
78% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
cancel 65% Précis
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/ɪ/
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/ih/ |
61% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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/z/ |
69% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
cancel 91% Précis
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/k/
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/k/ |
72% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/j/
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/y/ |
78% accurate
To create the 'j sound' ʤ, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction (similar to the friction of a zh sound ʒ). |
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/oʊ/
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/ow/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/t/
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/t/ |
100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/oʊ/
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/ow/ |
78% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
cancel 94% Précis
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/s/
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/s/ |
85% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɪ/
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/ih/ |
94% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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/t/ |
100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/i/
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/iy/ |
69% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
cancel 91% Précis
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/ɪ/
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/ih/ |
80% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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/z/ |
98% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
cancel 69% Précis
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/k/
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/k/ |
100% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/w/
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/w/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'w sound' w the jaw is mostly closed and the lips form a small, tight circle. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords must vibrate during the production of the sound. |
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/aɪ/
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/ay/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/ə/
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/ax/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/t/
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/t/ |
58% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/p/
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/p/ |
94% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/l/
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/l/ |
94% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/eɪ/
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/ey/ |
94% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/s/
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/s/ |
94% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
cancel 62% Précis
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/ɪ/
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/ih/ |
50% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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/z/ |
67% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
cancel 68% Précis
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/k/
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/k/ |
53% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/ə/
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/ax/ |
64% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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/n/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/v/
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/v/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/i/
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/iy/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/n/
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/n/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/j/
play_circle_filled
/y/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'j sound' ʤ, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction (similar to the friction of a zh sound ʒ). |
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/ə/
play_circle_filled
/ax/ |
64% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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/n/ |
58% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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/t/ |
45% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
cancel 70% Précis
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/t/
play_circle_filled
/t/ |
67% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/u/
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/uw/ |
44% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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/g/
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/g/ |
62% accurate
To create the g, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a g is less than that for a k. |
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/oʊ/
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/ow/ |
44% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
cancel 85% Précis
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/s/
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/s/ |
53% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɛ/
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/eh/ |
83% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/n/
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/n/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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/t/ |
75% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/r/
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/r/ |
100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ə/
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/ax/ |
76% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/l/
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/l/ |
67% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/s/
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/s/ |
77% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɪ/
play_circle_filled
/ih/ |
90% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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/t/ |
79% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/i/
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/iy/ |
47% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
Prononciation: 84% Fluidité: 65% Grammaire: 40% Cohérence: 50% Vocabulaire: 65% Pertinence: 30%
Strengths
The student attempts basic sentence structures and uses the present tense consistently, which helps convey a simple description.
Weaknesses
There are multiple grammatical problems that make the sentence hard to parse, including a duplicated verb and missing articles/prepositions; for example, "My hometown is in the Kyoto city is a quiet place but is convenient to go central city." shows the repetition "is" and missing prepositions like "to the" before "central city."
Strengths
The content mentions the hometown and its qualities, which is related to the topic of living there.
Weaknesses
The student does not answer the actual question about plans to live there long-term; the line "My hometown is in the Kyoto city is a quiet place but is convenient to go central city." describes the place but does not state whether they plan to stay.
Strengths
The main idea—that the hometown is quiet and convenient—comes through, so a listener can grasp the general point.
Weaknesses
Awkward word order and a run-on structure reduce clarity and flow; for instance, the sentence "My hometown is in the Kyoto city is a quiet place but is convenient to go central city." reads as a single confused clause rather than a clear, connected answer.
Strengths
The response uses clear, everyday words appropriate for speaking about place, such as "hometown," "quiet," and "convenient."
Weaknesses
The range of vocabulary is limited and some phrases are unnatural, which reduces precision; for example, the student says "My hometown is in the Kyoto city is a quiet place but is convenient to go central city." which contains awkward wording like "central city."
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/ɑ/
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/aa/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/r/
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/r/ |
80% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/s/
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/s/ |
47% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɛ/
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/eh/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/v/
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/v/ |
100% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/r/
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/r/ |
100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ə/
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/ax/ |
65% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/l/
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/l/ |
33% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/ʃ/
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/sh/ |
78% accurate
To create the 'sh sound' ʃ, air is forced between a wide groove in the center of the front of the tongue and the back of the tooth ridge. The sides of the blade of the tongue may touch the side teeth. The lips are kept slightly tense, and may protrude somewhat during the production of the sound. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. |
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/ɑ/
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/aa/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/p/
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/p/ |
100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɪ/
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/ih/ |
100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/ŋ/
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78% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/m/
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100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/l/
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67% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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94% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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65% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/θ/
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57% accurate
To create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɪ/
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75% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/ŋ/
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83% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/z/
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58% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɔ/
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85% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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80% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/n/
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88% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/i/
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88% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/r/
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88% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/b/
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88% accurate
To create the b, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/aɪ/
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88% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/ɪ/
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80% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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92% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/k/
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100% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/v/
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100% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/i/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/j/
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100% accurate
To create the 'j sound' ʤ, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction (similar to the friction of a zh sound ʒ). |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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68% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/u/
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76% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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/θ/
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100% accurate
To create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/ŋ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/z/
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61% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/aɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/k/
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73% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/d/
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21% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/i/
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19% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/d/
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74% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/i/
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82% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/θ/
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100% accurate
To create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɪ/
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69% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/ŋ/
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64% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/z/
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65% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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73% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/f/
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100% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/u/
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60% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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/d/
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72% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɔ/
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64% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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40% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/s/
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52% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/m/
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82% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/k/
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100% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/r/
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50% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɑ/
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21% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/n/
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36% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɪ/
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72% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/k/
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71% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/k/
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78% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/m/
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100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/p/
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100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/oʊ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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100% accurate
To create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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73% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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40% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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78% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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80% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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90% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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85% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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85% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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85% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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85% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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85% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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85% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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85% accurate
To create the 'j sound' ʤ, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction (similar to the friction of a zh sound ʒ). |
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85% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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85% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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85% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/l/
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19% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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2% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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0% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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0% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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49% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
Prononciation: 84% Fluidité: 89% Grammaire: 55% Cohérence: 70% Vocabulaire: 65% Pertinence: 85%
Strengths
The sentence is simple and generally understandable, so meaning comes across despite errors.
Weaknesses
There are errors in number agreement and word order: "There are several shopping mall nearby" should be "There are several shopping malls nearby," so the original phrase "There are several shopping mall nearby" is grammatically incorrect.
Punctuation and sentence linking need improvement; adding a comma before "so" and avoiding the trailing filler would make the sentence cleaner — note the use of "or something" at the end of the response.
Strengths
The response directly answers the prompt by mentioning nearby shopping malls and the kinds of items available, staying on topic.
Weaknesses
The answer is quite general and would be stronger with specific examples of stores or items; the phrase "some things like daily things or food or some electronic components" shows the content is relevant but lacks concrete detail.
Strengths
The central idea is clear and coherent: nearby malls make shopping convenient.
Weaknesses
Repetition and filler interrupt the flow — repeating "things" and ending with "or something" (as in the phrase "or something") makes the sentence feel unfinished and less fluent.
The list of items is loosely organized; the sequence "daily things or food or some electronic components" would read more smoothly if grouped or rephrased for clarity.
Strengths
The student uses useful basic vocabulary such as "shopping mall," "convenient," and "electronic components," which communicates the main idea clearly.
Weaknesses
Word choice is often vague and repetitive: the phrase "daily things or food or some electronic components" relies on the generic word "things" rather than more precise terms.
The response uses filler language that reduces precision, for example the closing "or something" adds little information.
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/n/
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60% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/oʊ/
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82% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/ɑ/
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77% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/s/
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/i/
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80% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/ð/
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100% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/r/
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43% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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35% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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68% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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57% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɪ/
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40% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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40% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/n/
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29% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/oʊ/
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13% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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34% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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48% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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38% accurate
To create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. |
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/r/
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46% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/t/
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40% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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74% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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59% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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75% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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58% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/p/
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100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/s/
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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66% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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47% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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52% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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55% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɛ/
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57% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/s/
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60% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/p/
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100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/ʃ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'sh sound' ʃ, air is forced between a wide groove in the center of the front of the tongue and the back of the tooth ridge. The sides of the blade of the tongue may touch the side teeth. The lips are kept slightly tense, and may protrude somewhat during the production of the sound. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/i/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/f/
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100% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ɔ/
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47% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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38% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/m/
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100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɛ/
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50% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/n/
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49% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/f/
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64% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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23% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/p/
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To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/l/
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13% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/eɪ/
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57% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/s/
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12% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɪ/
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1% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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36% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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40% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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88% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/f/
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66% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ɔ/
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75% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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15% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
Prononciation: 66% Fluidité: 82% Grammaire: 40% Cohérence: 65% Vocabulaire: 55% Pertinence: 70%
Strengths
The sentence attempts a simple declarative structure which is appropriate for stating an opinion.
Weaknesses
There are several grammatical issues that interfere with fluency, notably subject-verb agreement and an extra preposition. The phrase "there is no entertainment places" should be "there are no entertainment places," and the duplication in "for especially for young men" shows misplaced words that disrupt the sentence, as heard in "Honestly, there is no entertainment places for especially for young men."
Strengths
The content is on-topic and directly addresses the likely prompt about entertainment options or social life, making the response relevant to the question.
Weaknesses
The answer is very brief and lacks supporting details, examples, or explanations that would strengthen the relevance; the single sentence "Honestly, there is no entertainment places for especially for young men." does not expand on where or why this is the case.
Strengths
The speaker conveys a clear central idea: a complaint about the lack of entertainment for young men, so the message is understandable.
Weaknesses
The delivery is somewhat fragmented and repetitive, which reduces flow and coherence. The repetition and awkward ordering in "for especially for young men" interrupts the sentence rhythm and makes the thought feel incomplete.
Strengths
The response uses simple, high-frequency words that make the main idea easy to understand.
Weaknesses
The vocabulary is quite limited and could be expanded with more precise terms; for example, instead of saying "entertainment places" the speaker could use "entertainment options," "venues," or "activities" to be more specific, as in the line "Honestly, there is no entertainment places for especially for young men."
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/ɪ/
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68% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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100% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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85% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/oʊ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/m/
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79% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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79% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/aʊ/
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100% accurate
Start with the jaw open and the body of the tongue in a low position in the mouth. The bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then, as the jaw closes, the lips close into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/n/
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71% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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78% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/m/
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100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/p/
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100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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82% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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74% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/b/
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81% accurate
To create the b, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/i/
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56% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/k/
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81% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/ə/
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72% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/z/
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90% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/z/
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86% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ð/
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82% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/r/
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88% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɑ/
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92% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/r/
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72% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/s/
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70% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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88% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/m/
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90% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/f/
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100% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/r/
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/r/ |
100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɛ/
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65% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/n/
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60% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/d/
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100% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/z/
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64% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ð/
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/dh/ |
55% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɛ/
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93% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/r/
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/r/ |
14% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ə/
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80% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/r/
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/r/ |
80% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/s/
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/s/ |
65% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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73% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/m/
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58% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/f/
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40% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/r/
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64% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɛ/
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44% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/n/
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40% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/d/
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55% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/z/
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52% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
Prononciation: 87% Fluidité: 33% Grammaire: 65% Cohérence: 60% Vocabulaire: 60% Pertinence: 85%
Strengths
The sentence follows a basic subject-verb-object order and is grammatically understandable, so the listener can easily infer the intended meaning.
Weaknesses
The structure is short and slightly awkward, which weakens grammatical clarity; for instance, the fragment 'there are some friends' would be clearer as a complete, connected clause such as 'I have friends there' or 'there are many friends in my hometown.'
Strengths
The response is directly on topic: it addresses why the hometown is important to the speaker by mentioning friends, which is a valid and relevant reason.
Weaknesses
The answer is too brief and lacks supporting details that would strengthen relevance; the short statement 'My hometown is important to me because there are some friends' does not explain how those friendships make the hometown important or provide examples.
Strengths
The main idea is clear and easy to follow: the speaker values their hometown because of friends, so the response is coherent at a basic level.
Weaknesses
The response ends abruptly and does not develop the idea or connect sentences, which reduces overall coherence; the line 'there are some friends' reads like an unfinished thought and would benefit from elaboration or linking phrases to make the response flow.
Strengths
The student uses clear, everyday vocabulary that accurately conveys the basic idea: words like "hometown," "important," and "friends" are appropriate for the task.
Weaknesses
The word choice is very limited and does not expand on the idea, which makes the answer feel minimal; for example, the phrase 'there are some friends' could be made more specific to show richer vocabulary (e.g., describing the type of friends or other features of the hometown).
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/n/
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93% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/oʊ/
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85% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/d/
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100% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/i/
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73% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/ɔ/
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17% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/l/
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14% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/r/
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19% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɛ/
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18% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/d/
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21% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/i/
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7% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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/ə/
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74% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/p/
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23% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɑ/
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8% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/r/
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26% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/t/
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69% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/f/
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61% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/r/
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/r/ |
100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ə/
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59% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/m/
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62% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/m/
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83% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/aɪ/
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80% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/ə/
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33% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/oʊ/
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28% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/m/
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39% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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45% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/aʊ/
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43% accurate
Start with the jaw open and the body of the tongue in a low position in the mouth. The bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then, as the jaw closes, the lips close into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/n/
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34% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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60% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/u/
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38% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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/w/
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43% accurate
To create the 'w sound' w the jaw is mostly closed and the lips form a small, tight circle. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords must vibrate during the production of the sound. |
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/ɚ/
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35% accurate
To create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. |
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/r/
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39% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/k/
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39% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/aɪ/
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69% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/aɪ/
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91% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/g/
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97% accurate
To create the g, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a g is less than that for a k. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/æ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ae sound the front of the tongue is pushed further forward and is held lower in the mouth when forming the 'short a' /æ/ sound than with any other vowel sound. The tip of the tongue will touch the inside of the bottom front teeth. The body of the tongue is rounded slightly upward. The jaw is lowered and the lips are held apart, allowing the entire oral cavity to remain open. |
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/dʒ/
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100% accurate
To create the ʤ sound, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction. |
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/u/
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100% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/t/
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54% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/j/
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73% accurate
To create the 'j sound' ʤ, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction (similar to the friction of a zh sound ʒ). |
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/u/
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100% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ə/
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79% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/v/
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100% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/ɚ/
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100% accurate
To create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/s/
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69% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɪ/
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48% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/i/
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35% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
Prononciation: 78% Fluidité: 28% Grammaire: 65% Cohérence: 78% Vocabulaire: 72% Pertinence: 90%
Strengths
Your use of the pronoun and verb in "I am" is correct, and the brief negative opener "No, actually" is a natural conversational structure.
Weaknesses
There is a tense and preposition issue in "when I graduate university": the missing preposition and unclear tense make the timing hard to interpret; it would be more grammatical to say "when I graduated from university" (past) or "when I graduate from university" (future).
Strengths
You answer the likely question directly, giving a clear negative followed by relevant information about your location and work.
Weaknesses
The timing phrase "to work when I graduate university" creates slight ambiguity about whether the move already happened or is planned; clarifying that part would make your response fully on point.
Strengths
The sentence is short and the main idea—that you are not living in your hometown—comes through quickly, which helps listener understanding.
Weaknesses
Because of the word choice and tense, the sentence feels slightly jumbled; for example, "I am already apart from my hometown to work" mixes timing and purpose and would be clearer as "I already moved away from my hometown to work after I graduated from university."
Strengths
You choose common words like "actually" and "already" that add natural emphasis and show an attempt to express nuance.
Weaknesses
The choice "already apart from my hometown" sounds unnatural; the phrase "apart from my hometown" in your sentence would be clearer as "away from my hometown" or "I have left my hometown," which are more natural collocations.
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/ə/
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84% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/f/
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58% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ɔ/
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87% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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90% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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39% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ə/
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49% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/r/
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48% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɪ/
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92% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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40% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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64% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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50% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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67% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/m/
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59% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/l/
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To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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52% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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To create the b, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ə/
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77% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/t/
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70% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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58% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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29% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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71% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/ʃ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'sh sound' ʃ, air is forced between a wide groove in the center of the front of the tongue and the back of the tooth ridge. The sides of the blade of the tongue may touch the side teeth. The lips are kept slightly tense, and may protrude somewhat during the production of the sound. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. |
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/ə/
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33% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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70% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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49% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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88% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/s/
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77% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/s/
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74% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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74% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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80% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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75% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/p/
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100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/s/
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77% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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51% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/æ/
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0% accurate
To pronounce the ae sound the front of the tongue is pushed further forward and is held lower in the mouth when forming the 'short a' /æ/ sound than with any other vowel sound. The tip of the tongue will touch the inside of the bottom front teeth. The body of the tongue is rounded slightly upward. The jaw is lowered and the lips are held apart, allowing the entire oral cavity to remain open. |
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60% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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80% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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49% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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31% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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28% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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38% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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84% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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88% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/s/
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74% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'sh sound' ʃ, air is forced between a wide groove in the center of the front of the tongue and the back of the tooth ridge. The sides of the blade of the tongue may touch the side teeth. The lips are kept slightly tense, and may protrude somewhat during the production of the sound. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. |
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68% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/t/
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48% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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94% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/s/
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84% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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100% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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71% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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58% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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54% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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41% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/i/
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86% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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28% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
Prononciation: 72% Fluidité: 86% Grammaire: 60% Cohérence: 75% Vocabulaire: 70% Pertinence: 90%
Strengths
Basic grammar is handled well enough for understanding; the contraction "I'm" and subject-verb structure are correct and make the message clear.
Weaknesses
The sentence "I'm living here alone but it has a sufficient space for me" contains two grammatical slips: the progressive "I'm living" is less natural for a stable situation ("I live here alone" is preferred), and the clause "a sufficient space" should omit the article to read "sufficient space."
Strengths
The response is directly on topic and answers a likely question about where and how you live, providing a clear personal statement.
Weaknesses
The reply is very brief and would benefit from added details to fully satisfy a spoken prompt; the single sentence "I'm living here alone but it has a sufficient space for me" could be expanded with information about location, number of rooms, or why the space suits you.
Strengths
The main idea is coherent and easy to follow; listeners can quickly understand your situation from the sentence provided.
Weaknesses
The connector use in "I'm living here alone but it has a sufficient space for me" weakens the flow—the word "but" creates a slight contradiction that feels awkward here; rephrasing to "and" or restructuring to "there is sufficient space for me" would improve the sentence's flow.
Strengths
You used clear, everyday words that communicate your meaning effectively; choosing "sufficient" shows an attempt to use a more precise adjective.
Weaknesses
The phrase "it has a sufficient space for me" reveals a small collocation/article issue: the transcript line "it has a sufficient space for me" sounds slightly unnatural—better options are "there is sufficient space for me" or "enough space for me."
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/j/
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91% accurate
To create the 'j sound' ʤ, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction (similar to the friction of a zh sound ʒ). |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/s/
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58% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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91% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/p/
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94% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/l/
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94% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/eɪ/
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94% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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/s/
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94% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/u/
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89% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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93% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/ə/
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59% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/t/
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58% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/æ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ae sound the front of the tongue is pushed further forward and is held lower in the mouth when forming the 'short a' /æ/ sound than with any other vowel sound. The tip of the tongue will touch the inside of the bottom front teeth. The body of the tongue is rounded slightly upward. The jaw is lowered and the lips are held apart, allowing the entire oral cavity to remain open. |
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/ʃ/
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68% accurate
To create the 'sh sound' ʃ, air is forced between a wide groove in the center of the front of the tongue and the back of the tooth ridge. The sides of the blade of the tongue may touch the side teeth. The lips are kept slightly tense, and may protrude somewhat during the production of the sound. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. |
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/θ/
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100% accurate
To create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɪ/
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76% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/ŋ/
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To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/z/
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100% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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82% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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88% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/d/
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84% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɔ/
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91% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/l/
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91% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/s/
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91% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/oʊ/
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91% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/ə/
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82% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/ə/
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82% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/p/
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To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/oʊ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/s/
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/t/
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0% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/b/
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84% accurate
To create the b, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɑ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/k/
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To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/s/
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91% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/s/
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84% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/oʊ/
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87% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/j/
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85% accurate
To create the 'j sound' ʤ, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction (similar to the friction of a zh sound ʒ). |
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/u/
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87% accurate
To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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/s/
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25% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/f/
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32% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/l/
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51% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/f/
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100% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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63% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/æ/
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91% accurate
To pronounce the ae sound the front of the tongue is pushed further forward and is held lower in the mouth when forming the 'short a' /æ/ sound than with any other vowel sound. The tip of the tongue will touch the inside of the bottom front teeth. The body of the tongue is rounded slightly upward. The jaw is lowered and the lips are held apart, allowing the entire oral cavity to remain open. |
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/n/
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63% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/d/
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67% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/s/
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/oʊ/
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71% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/ð/
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75% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/r/
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74% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ɑ/
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81% accurate
To pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed. |
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/r/
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83% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/s/
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74% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/v/
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100% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/l/
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80% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/m/
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100% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/z/
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78% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/n/
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79% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/i/
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79% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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79% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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79% accurate
To create the b, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/aɪ/
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79% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/ə/
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65% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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54% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/l/
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100% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/s/
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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68% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/ə/
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94% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/dʒ/
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100% accurate
To create the ʤ sound, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/m/
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68% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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85% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/oʊ/
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86% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/b/
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100% accurate
To create the b, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɛ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/s/
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/t/
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62% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/p/
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70% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/l/
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82% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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91% accurate
To create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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91% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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91% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/k/
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91% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
Prononciation: 89% Fluidité: 91% Grammaire: 65% Cohérence: 70% Vocabulaire: 75% Pertinence: 90%
Strengths
Most sentences use basic grammatical structures correctly (for example, "there are several shopping malls nearby" is grammatically sound).
Verb agreement and simple present tense usage are generally correct, which helps communication.
Weaknesses
Some phrasing is awkward and word order could be improved to sound more natural, for example "So for living, it is the best place, I think," which would be clearer as "It's the best place to live, I think."
Strengths
The content is on-topic and focused on features that matter for choosing a place to live, mentioning trash facilities, a post box, nearby shopping malls, and a gym.
The student explicitly connects amenities to daily life, which addresses the likely prompt about why the place is good for living.
Weaknesses
The answer is brief and mostly lists features without explaining why each one is important; for instance, saying "there is a post box, so it is useful for daily living" states usefulness but does not expand on how it helps the speaker's routines.
Strengths
The response follows a clear sequence of ideas: amenities are listed and then a concluding opinion is given, which makes the overall point easy to follow.
Connective words (and, so) are used to link ideas, maintaining a basic flow.
Weaknesses
The speech is somewhat repetitive and choppy due to overuse of "also" and simple listing, as in "And also there are several shopping malls nearby, and also there is a gym," which interrupts smooth cohesion and could be improved with varied connectors or fuller explanations.
Strengths
The student uses everyday nouns that clearly identify useful amenities (for example, "post box," "shopping malls," and "gym"), which makes the message understandable.
The word choices are appropriate for an informal spoken description of a place to live.
Weaknesses
The response shows a limited range and a non‑idiomatic phrase that reduces naturalness, as in "it has a place to trash some things," which would be better expressed as "a place to throw away trash" or "a trash room."
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/ɪ/
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84% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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91% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/p/
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62% accurate
To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ɚ/
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65% accurate
To create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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/ɛ/
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66% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/k/
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64% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/t/
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48% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/ɪ/
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61% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/ɪ/
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81% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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43% accurate
To create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ð/
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59% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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98% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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/r/
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82% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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37% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/oʊ/
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23% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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/ə/
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77% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/g/
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78% accurate
To create the g, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a g is less than that for a k. |
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/ɛ/
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61% accurate
To pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed. |
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71% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/s/
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/t/
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55% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/m/
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75% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/aɪ/
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77% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/l/
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76% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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/ɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/ɪ/
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93% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/ŋ/
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64% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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37% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/ə/
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14% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/r/
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57% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/æ/
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58% accurate
To pronounce the ae sound the front of the tongue is pushed further forward and is held lower in the mouth when forming the 'short a' /æ/ sound than with any other vowel sound. The tip of the tongue will touch the inside of the bottom front teeth. The body of the tongue is rounded slightly upward. The jaw is lowered and the lips are held apart, allowing the entire oral cavity to remain open. |
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/n/
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60% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/d/
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100% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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/ə/
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56% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/m/
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80% accurate
To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/aɪ/
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80% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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/v/
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81% accurate
To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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/ə/
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29% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/r/
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65% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/æ/
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52% accurate
To pronounce the ae sound the front of the tongue is pushed further forward and is held lower in the mouth when forming the 'short a' /æ/ sound than with any other vowel sound. The tip of the tongue will touch the inside of the bottom front teeth. The body of the tongue is rounded slightly upward. The jaw is lowered and the lips are held apart, allowing the entire oral cavity to remain open. |
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/n/
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54% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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100% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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43% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
Prononciation: 84% Fluidité: 31% Grammaire: 70% Cohérence: 75% Vocabulaire: 75% Pertinence: 80%
Strengths
Basic sentence structure is correct: "It will be perfect." is a complete, grammatical sentence.
Verb forms are appropriate and tense usage is consistent for the short response.
Weaknesses
Preposition use is inaccurate in the sentence "There is no building against my living veranda," where "against" creates an unnatural construction; alternatives like "next to," "near," or "blocking" would be grammatically and idiomatically better.
Combining the ideas more smoothly would improve grammatical flow; as spoken, the two short sentences feel disconnected, for example the isolated statement "It will be perfect." could be linked to the following clause for better sentence variety.
Strengths
The response appears on-topic for questions about accommodation or suitability: it gives a clear opinion about the situation.
The speaker provides a specific reason (absence of nearby buildings) that supports their evaluation.
Weaknesses
The reply is minimal and lacks supporting detail; the brief claim "It will be perfect." does not explain who or what will be perfect, which limits relevance to broader prompts asking for justification.
Because the response is short, the listener may be left uncertain about context—the line "There is no building against my living veranda" is potentially relevant but would benefit from an explanation of why that matters (view, light, privacy) to fully satisfy many prompts.
Strengths
The two sentences are logically related: a favorable judgment is linked to a physical condition, so the basic communicative intent is clear.
The response is concise and easy to follow at the sentence level.
Weaknesses
The contribution is somewhat abrupt; the short utterance "It will be perfect." followed by "There is no building against my living veranda" feels disjointed and would read more coherently if the speaker connected the ideas explicitly (for example, "It will be perfect because...").
Some wording choices introduce ambiguity that affects flow—the phrase "building against my living veranda" interrupts smooth understanding and forces the listener to infer the intended meaning.
Strengths
The student uses a specific noun, "veranda," which shows some variety beyond very common words like "balcony" or "room."
The adjective "perfect" conveys a clear, expressive evaluation and suits the speaker's intent.
Weaknesses
The collocation is slightly unusual in spoken English; the phrase "living veranda" from the transcript sounds awkward and could be replaced with "veranda off my living room" or simply "my veranda."
Word choice around spatial relationships is imprecise: in "There is no building against my living veranda," the verb "against" is not the best fit for describing nearby structures and leads to ambiguity.
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To create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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71% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/r/
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76% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound. |
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To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the 'ow sound' oʊ the body of the tongue is pushed back and in a low-to-mid mouth position and the bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then the sound moves into a 'w sound' w by raising the jaw slightly while closing the lips into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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100% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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/eɪ/
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100% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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100% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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79% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/aʊ/
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76% accurate
Start with the jaw open and the body of the tongue in a low position in the mouth. The bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then, as the jaw closes, the lips close into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate. |
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80% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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/t/
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80% accurate
To create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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68% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ð/
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86% accurate
To create ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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73% accurate
To create the 'w sound' w the jaw is mostly closed and the lips form a small, tight circle. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords must vibrate during the production of the sound. |
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100% accurate
To create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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/k/
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100% accurate
To create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g. |
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To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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78% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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To create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. |
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100% accurate
To create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. |
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/r/
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100% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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100% accurate
To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ə/
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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/n/
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100% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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100% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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76% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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To create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound. |
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/ɪ/
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0% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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28% accurate
To create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction. |
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To create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth. |
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77% accurate
To pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound. |
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85% accurate
To create the 'sh sound' ʃ, air is forced between a wide groove in the center of the front of the tongue and the back of the tooth ridge. The sides of the blade of the tongue may touch the side teeth. The lips are kept slightly tense, and may protrude somewhat during the production of the sound. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. |
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85% accurate
To create the 'ah sound' ə the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed. It is very similar to the 'other ah sound' ʌ. |
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69% accurate
To create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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/ɔ/
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100% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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/r/
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78% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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68% accurate
To create the 'f sound' f, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is to be a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the production of the f. A common error English language learners make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking other sounds to and from the f. |
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55% accurate
To create the 'aw sound' ɔ the entire tongue is pushed back and kept low during the pronunciation of the 'aw sound' ɔ. The bottom side teeth can be felt alongside the front of the tongue during the sound. The back of the tongue has only a slight rounding upward at the very rear of the mouth. The lips are made into an oval shape, and may stick slightly outward. |
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51% accurate
To create the r sound the back of the tongue is raised so the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound. The tip of the tongue may point upward, or may be left low. |
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To create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
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50% accurate
To pronounce the aɪ at the beginning of the sound, the tongue is low and touches the bottom, side teeth. Then as the jaw closes slightly, the body of the tongue moves upward until it is near the tooth ridge, similar to the position of a 'y sound'. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top, side teeth. |
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89% accurate
To create the l, the tip of the tongue is placed against the middle of the tooth ridge. The sound is created when air travels alongside the tip of the tongue, between the front of the tongue and the side teeth. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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To create the 'v sound' v, the jaw is held nearly closed. The upper backside of the bottom lip is pressed very lightly into the bottom of the top teeth. Air is pushed out the mouth between the top teeth and the upper backside of the bottom lip. This sound is a continuous consonant, meaning that it should be capable of being produced for a few seconds with even and smooth pronunciation for the entire duration. The lips are kept mostly relaxed during the v. A common error ESL/ELL students make is overproducing this sound by curling the bottom lip under the top teeth. This creates problems when linking to and from the v. |
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100% accurate
To pronounce the ɪ sound the lips are relaxed and the central/front area of the tongue is in the central/high area of the mouth for this sound. The overall neutrality and relaxed tongue and lip position is why it is one of the pronunciations used in an unstressed vowel position. |
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66% accurate
To create the 'ng sound' ŋ, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it. |
Prononciation: 89% Fluidité: 35% Grammaire: 50% Cohérence: 70% Vocabulaire: 65% Pertinence: 90%
Strengths
The sentence shows use of modal and conditional structure with "it depends on", which is grammatically appropriate for expressing uncertainty.
Weaknesses
There are issues with subject and verb form that make the sentence ungrammatical, as in "I don't think relocate my living for now, but it depends on the work or personal situation." A clearer grammatical structure would include a subject and appropriate verb form, for example "I don't think I'll relocate for now."
Strengths
The response directly answers the likely prompt about willingness to relocate, stating a clear position and acknowledging conditional factors such as work and personal circumstances.
Weaknesses
The reply is brief and could give more detail about what types of work or personal situations would change the decision; the current line "I don't think relocate my living for now, but it depends on the work or personal situation." communicates the main idea but is somewhat general.
Strengths
The overall idea is coherent: the student does not plan to move now but leaves room for change depending on circumstances, so the listener can follow the intent.
Weaknesses
Awkward word order and missing elements interrupt smooth flow, illustrated by "I don't think relocate my living for now, but it depends on the work or personal situation." Rearranging to "I don't think I'll relocate right now; it depends on work or personal circumstances" would improve clarity and rhythm.
Strengths
The student chooses clear, everyday words like "relocate", "work", and "personal situation", which keep the message accessible.
Weaknesses
Some word choices are non‑idiomatic, which affects naturalness; for instance the phrase "relocate my living" in the sentence "I don't think relocate my living for now, but it depends on the work or personal situation." Choosing "relocate my home", "move", or "change where I live" would sound more natural and precise.
Is willing to speak at length, though may lose coherence at times due to occasional repetition, self-correction or hesitation. Uses a range of connectives and discourse markers but not always appropriately. Has a wide enough vocabulary to discuss topics at length and make meaning clear in spite of inappropriacies. Generally paraphrases successfully. Uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but with limited flexibility. May make frequent mistakes with complex structures, though these rarely cause comprehension problems. Uses a range of pronunciation features with mixed control. Shows some effective use of features but this is not sustained. Can generally be understood throughout, though mispronunciation of individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times.
overall: 79
Demonstrates generally good fluency and coherence while speaking but may take occasional pauses. Is proficient in using sophisticated vocabulary and idiomatic structures. Proficient in expressing complex thoughts using a range of grammar structures. Has reasonably good pronunciation with some accent.
pronunciation: 81
Confidently uses a range of pronunciation features and can be easily understood. At times may demonstrate some accent in speech.
grammar: 57
Produces basic sentence forms with reasonable accuracy. Uses a limited range of more complex structures, but these usually contain errors and may cause some comprehension problems.
vocabulary: 67
Has a wide enough vocabulary to discuss topics at length and make meaning clear in spite of inappropriacies. Generally paraphrases successfully.
coherence: 68
Uses a range of connectives and discourse markers but not always appropriately.
relevance: 79
This is AI based and cannot be relied on for 100% accuracy. The score is the average of all relevance scores from each question.
fluency: 60
Usually maintains a good flow of speech but uses repetition, self correction and/or slow speech to keep going. May over-use certain connectives and discourse markers. Produces simple speech fluently, but more complex communication causes fluency problems.
Fluidité
Améliorez votre capacité à parler de façon fluide, sans longues pauses ni hésitations.
Task Achievement — IELTS Speaking 1
Practice a clear speaking structure, controlled fillers, and full answers for the interview tasks.
Rapports de notation par critère
Pronunciation 7.5/9
all, of the positive features of Band 8
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| 9 | • uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety • sustains flexible use of features throughout • is effortless to understand |
| 8 | • uses a wide range of pronunciation features • sustains flexible use of features, with only occasional lapses • is easy to understand throughout; L1 accent has minimal effect on intelligibility |
| 7 | • shows all the positive features of Band 6 and some, but not all, of the positive features of Band 8 |
| 6 | • uses a range of pronunciation features with mixed control • shows some effective use of features but this is not sustained • can generally be understood throughout, though mispronunciation of individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times |
| 5 | • shows all the positive features of Band 4 and some, but not all, of the positive features of Band 6 |
| 4 | • uses a limited range of pronunciation features • attempts to control features but lapses are frequent • mispronunciations are frequent and cause some difficulty for the listener |
| 3 | • shows some of the features of Band 2 and some, but not all, of the positive features of Band 4 |
| 2 | • Speech is often unintelligble |
| 1 | • no communication possible • no rateable language |
| 0 | • does not attend |
Fluency and Coherence 6/9
• uses a range of connectives and discourse markers but not
always appropriately
| Score | General Report |
|---|---|
| 9 | • speaks fluently with only rare repetition or self-correction; • any hesitation is content-related rather than to find words or grammar • speaks coherently with fully appropriate cohesive features • develops topics fully and appropriately |
| 8 | • speaks fluently with only occasional repetition or selfcorrection; hesitation is usually content-related and only rarely to search for language • develops topics coherently and appropriately |
| 7 | • speaks at length without noticeable effort or loss of coherence • may demonstrate language-related hesitation at times, or some repetition and/or self-correction • uses a range of connectives and discourse markers with some flexibility |
| 6 | • is willing to speak at length, though may lose coherence at times due to occasional repetition, self-correction or hesitation • uses a range of connectives and discourse markers but not always appropriately |
| 5 | • usually maintains flow of speech but uses repetition, self • correction and/or slow speech to keep going • may over-use certain connectives and discourse markers • produces simple speech fluently, but more complex communication causes fluency problems |
| 4 | • cannot respond without noticeable pauses and may speak slowly, with frequent repetition and self-correction • links basic sentences but with repetitious use of simple connectives and some breakdowns in coherence |
| 3 | • speaks with long pauses • has limited ability to link simple sentences • gives only simple responses and is frequently unable to convey basic message |
| 2 | • pauses lengthily before most words • little communication possible |
| 1 | • no communication possible • no rateable language |
| 0 | • does not attend |
Grammatical Range and Accuracy 5/9
• uses a limited range of more complex structures, but these usually contain errors and may cause some comprehension
problems
| Score | General Report |
|---|---|
| 9 | • uses a full range of structures naturally and appropriately • produces consistently accurate structures apart from ‘slips’ characteristic of native speaker speech |
| 8 | • uses a wide range of structures flexibly • produces a majority of error-free sentences with only very occasional inappropriacies or basic/non-systematic errors |
| 7 | • uses a range of complex structures with some flexibility • frequently produces error-free sentences, though some grammatical mistakes persist |
| 6 | • uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but with limited flexibility • may make frequent mistakes with complex structures though these rarely cause comprehension problems |
| 5 | • produces basic sentence forms with reasonable accuracy • uses a limited range of more complex structures, but these usually contain errors and may cause some comprehension problems |
| 4 | • produces basic sentence forms and some correct simple sentences but subordinate structures are rare • errors are frequent and may lead to misunderstanding |
| 3 | • attempts basic sentence forms but with limited success, or relies on apparently memorised utterances • makes numerous errors except in memorised expressions |
| 2 | • cannot produce basic sentence forms |
| 1 | • no communication possible • no rateable language |
| 0 | • does not attend |
Lexical Resource (Vocabulary) 6/9
• generally paraphrases successfully
| Score | General Report |
|---|---|
| 9 | • uses vocabulary with full flexibility and precision in all topics • uses idiomatic language naturally and accurately |
| 8 | • uses a wide vocabulary resource readily and flexibly to convey precise meaning • uses less common and idiomatic vocabulary skilfully, with occasional inaccuracies • uses paraphrase effectively as required |
| 7 | • uses vocabulary resource flexibly to discuss a variety of topics • uses some less common and idiomatic vocabulary and shows some awareness of style and collocation, with some inappropriate choices • uses paraphrase effectively |
| 6 | • has a wide enough vocabulary to discuss topics at length and make meaning clear in spite of inappropriacies • generally paraphrases successfully |
| 5 | • manages to talk about familiar and unfamiliar topics but uses vocabulary with limited flexibility • attempts to use paraphrase but with mixed success |
| 4 | • is able to talk about familiar topics but can only convey basic meaning on unfamiliar topics and makes frequent errors in word choice • rarely attempts paraphrase |
| 3 | • uses simple vocabulary to convey personal information • has insufficient vocabulary for less familiar topics |
| 2 | • only produces isolated words or memorised utterances |
| 1 | • no communication possible • no rateable language |
| 0 | • does not attend |
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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Response Templates
Part 1 lasts 4–5 minutes. The examiner asks short questions on 2–3 familiar topics (hometown, work, studies, hobbies, food, weather, etc.). Each answer should be 2–4 sentences — long enough to show range, short enough to sound natural.
Use the same three-step skeleton for every question: Direct answer → Extension → Detail / Example.
The three-step template
| Step | What to do |
| 1. Direct answer | Answer the question in your first sentence. If the question is "Where is your hometown?", say where it is. If it is "Do you enjoy cooking?", say yes or no right away. |
| 2. Extension | Add one reason, explanation, or piece of extra information. This turns a one-sentence reply into a developed answer. |
| 3. Detail / Example | Give a specific example, personal experience, or vivid detail. This is what separates a Band 6 answer from a Band 7+ answer. |
Template for descriptive questions
Example question: “Where is your hometown?”
Direct answer: [Name the place and give a basic fact] — “My hometown is [place], which is [short description].”
Extension: [Add a notable characteristic or context] — “It’s known for [feature], and [additional fact].”
Detail / Example: [Add a personal touch] — “What I find [adjective] is [specific detail or experience].”
Example response:
[Direct answer] My hometown is Vancouver, which is a city on the west coast of Canada. [Extension] It’s a very cosmopolitan place with people from many different ethnic backgrounds, basically from all over the world. [Detail] That kind of diversity is something I really appreciate, because it means you can find authentic food from almost any country.
Template for “like / dislike” questions
Example question: “What do you like about your hometown?”
Direct answer: [State what you like clearly] — “What I like most about it is [main thing].”
Extension: [Explain why or add context] — “There’s also [related positive point].”
Detail / Example: [Give a concrete example] — “For example, [specific place, habit, or experience].”
Example response:
[Direct answer] What I like about it is that it’s quite diverse and open-minded. [Extension] There’s also a strong cultural atmosphere, with lots of art events throughout the year. [Detail] There are cafes across the city and unique little shops on the outskirts that I love exploring on weekends.
Template for yes / no opinion questions
Example question: “Do you think you will continue to live in your hometown?”
Direct answer: [Say yes or no, then state your position] — “[Yes / No], I [plan / do not plan] to [restate topic].”
Extension: [Give a reason] — “The main reason is [why].”
Detail / Example: [Add a personal plan or specific reason] — “For instance, [concrete plan or circumstance].”
Example response:
[Direct answer] No, I don’t plan to live in my hometown in the future. [Extension] I wouldn’t have the same opportunities for employment and travel there as I would somewhere else. [Detail] I’m actually hoping to study abroad next year, which would be nearly impossible to arrange from my village.
Template for “how often / how much” questions
Example question: “How often do you cook at home?”
Direct answer: [State frequency or amount] — “I [activity] [frequency].”
Extension: [Explain why or give context] — “This is mainly because [reason].”
Detail / Example: [Give a specific habit or anecdote] — “For example, [what you typically do, when, or what you make].”
Example response:
[Direct answer] I cook at home almost every day, usually dinner. [Extension] This is mainly because eating out is quite expensive where I live, and I also prefer knowing exactly what goes into my food. [Detail] On weeknights I usually make simple stir-fries or pasta, but on weekends I sometimes try more complicated recipes from online videos.
Quick phrase bank for Part 1
| Direct answer | “My hometown is…,” “I usually…,” “What I like most is…,” “Yes, definitely…,” “Not really, because…” |
| Extension | “The main reason is…,” “This is because…,” “It’s also worth mentioning that…,” “On top of that…” |
| Detail / Example | “For example…,” “For instance…,” “In my case…,” “What I mean is…,” “A good example would be…” |
| Hedging | “I suppose…,” “I’d say…,” “To be honest…,” “It depends, but generally…” |
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Tips
Part 1 is designed to ease you into the test. The examiner asks simple, personal questions about familiar topics. Your goal is to sound natural and fluent, not rehearsed.
Tip 1: Answer in 2–4 sentences, not one
A single sentence sounds abrupt. Two to four sentences show you can extend an idea naturally. But do not give a 30-second monologue either — Part 1 is a conversation, not a speech.
Too short: “I live in Seoul.”
Good length: “I live in Seoul, which is the capital of South Korea. It’s a very fast-paced city with amazing public transport. I especially enjoy the street food scene around Myeongdong.”
Tip 2: Answer the question first
Always give a direct answer in your first sentence. The examiner should immediately know your response before you start explaining.
Avoid: “Well, that’s an interesting question. I guess there are many things I could say about this topic…”
Better: “Yes, I enjoy cooking quite a lot, mainly because…”
Tip 3: Do not memorize answers
Examiners are trained to detect rehearsed responses. Memorized answers sound unnatural and will hurt your fluency score. Instead, practise the structure (Direct answer → Extension → Detail) so you can apply it to any question.
It is fine to prepare topic vocabulary (words about hometown, food, hobbies, etc.), but do not script whole sentences.
Tip 4: Use natural fillers, not silence
Short pauses are normal. If you need a moment to think, use a natural filler rather than going silent:
“Well, let me think…” / “That’s a good question…” / “Actually…” / “To be honest…”
Keep these short — one filler phrase is enough. Then move on to your answer.
Tip 5: Show range with natural vocabulary
You do not need advanced academic words in Part 1. Instead, use precise everyday vocabulary and occasional collocations or idiomatic expressions that fit the topic:
| Instead of | Try |
| “It is good.” | “It’s really convenient” / “It suits my lifestyle” / “It’s right up my alley” |
| “I like it very much.” | “I’m quite fond of it” / “I really appreciate” / “I’m a big fan of” |
| “It is bad.” | “It can be a bit challenging” / “It’s not ideal” / “It leaves a lot to be desired” |
Tip 6: Do not be afraid to say “it depends”
If a question does not have a clear yes/no answer for you, it is perfectly fine to say “It depends” — as long as you explain what it depends on:
“It depends on my mood, really. On weekdays I prefer staying in and reading, but on weekends I usually go out with friends.”
This actually shows more range than a rigid yes or no.
Useful vocabulary for Part 1 questions about accommodation
Could you tell me about the type of accommodation you live in?
I live in an independent house, which has a proper fence and a secure entrance. It has a nice front and a lavish green lawn. And it also comes with 3 storeys.
I live in a detached house. It is about 1,500 square feet. At the backside of the house, there is a parking space for two cars. Overall, it is a well-planned building.
I live in a flat (or apartment) in a 25-storey block of flats with my family. The building has some nice amenities such as laundry rooms, a foyer, a swimming pool, and a gym.
I am renting a big and luxurious condo in a skyscraper. There are 3 bedrooms and one big living room in it.
I am renting a nice serviced apartment. It has some handy hotel-like amenities, namely room service and housekeeping.
I live in a rented room in a paying guest accommodation. It is a superb building equipped with nice facilities, such as round-the-clock security, free Wi-Fi, and a common room made available to guests.
I live in a nice loft apartment. It has high ceilings and large windows. I use it for both living and working. It also includes some cool features like fitness rooms, club rooms, patios, and firepits.
I live on campus in a single room in a hall of residence. Next year I plan to move into student digs in town.
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
My answer would be yes. I have nothing to complain about with regard to my current accommodation. Everything is up to par, from the neighbours to the vicinity to the amenities. That’s why I have no intention of leaving this wonderful neighbourhood.
What would be your dream house if you could live in any type of accommodation?
My dream house would be a high-rise luxury condo in a metropolitan area. It should be on high floors, such as 15th storey or above. There should be a huge living room, an open kitchen, two bedrooms, a huge bathroom, and one spacious balcony. Every room should be equipped with mod cons so it is convenient to live there.
What kind of accommodation do most people have in your country?
In cities, the majority of people live in apartment blocks. People who do not have enough money to buy a house normally live in rental accommodation. In the countryside, people live in terraced houses with back gardens. I feel more and more people prefer to live in the suburbs because the environment there is much fresher.
Is it better to own your own home or to rent?
I think both have their advantages. Living in rented accommodation isn’t necessarily a bad thing. For one thing, you don’t end up with a huge debt, like when you take out a mortgage. On the other hand, it requires you to pay rent in advance. As for owning your own home, I suppose settling down and getting on the property ladder gives people a sense of security. Likewise, buying a property may turn into a nice investment in your future. There is a good chance that the value of your home will increase over time, so it could be seen as a safe investment.
Why are smaller homes becoming popular these days?
It is because the housing affordability is at an all-time low these days, and smaller homes are seen as a much more practical option. Also, people are starting to see the benefits of living a simple frugal life. People can enjoy a lot more peace and quiet in a mini home, compared with living in a noisy suburb or an apartment in a city.
What are some of the reasons people renovate their homes?
It’s very common in my country because it increases the value of a home. Another reason people renovate is to upgrade a home that is old. For example, by doing up a property, they can organize and decorate their house in a way that suits their expectations. Some professional builders buy old homes, renovate them, and then sell them for a quick profit. It has become popular these days because of a home-renovation reality TV programme in my country.
Useful vocabulary for Part 1 questions about weather
What is the climate like in your country?
The climate is fairly hot and humid most of the year, with a very mild winter and a rainy season. There are also typhoons that tend to come around at the beginning of summer.
It’s quite changeable, really. We have periods of time with clear blue skies, then all of a sudden we’ll have a torrential rain.
In my country, we generally have a very mild climate. During summer, we occasionally have torrential rains and flash floods.
What is the weather like in your country during summer?
Most of the time, it is warm, but when there is a heatwave, it is boiling hot (sweltering hot). We may have plenty of scorchers.
What is the weather like in your country during winter?
As a rule, it’s freezing cold in the winter. I can literally see my breath in my room. But we still get a few sunny spells, occasionally.
It is chilly during winter in my country. It is quite comfortable, but it can get frosty when it hails.
Well, it typically snows. Usually, we have snow flurries, but sometimes we may have a big snow blizzard. If you walk outside, you will just see sleet on the road and
slush on the pavement (AE sidewalk). You can even see icicles hanging from the roof.
What’s your favourite kind of weather?
I love cool, overcast weather. I like when I can wear a light jacket and not feel hot at all.
I like mild and windy weather, to some extent. I enjoy it when the weather is a little bit hot but when there is a breeze that can take away the heat from me.
Is there any type of weather you really don’t like?
Yes, I loathe hot and humid weather. It makes me feel sick and tired when I get too sweaty and hot. Besides, such weather can ruin my clothes.
I’m not fond of the heatwaves that we often get during the summer. It becomes super hot and dry. And I end up feeling thirsty and sweaty all the time.
I dislike gloomy weather. It makes me feel depressed. I also hate the weather with big gales. It turns my hair into a mess. Who could possibly like that?
Does it bother you much when it rains?
It depends. If it is just a drizzle, then it doesn’t bother me. But if it is a downpour, it bothers me a lot because I get so soaked.
Well! If it is just a gentle (light) rain, then I am okay with it. But if I get caught in a torrential rain and get drenched, that I really hate.
Apartment/Flat: “Flat” is used in British English, and “apartment” is used in North American English. In most of the rest of the U.S. and on the West Coast of Canada, the word apartment is reserved for a rented residence in a multi-unit building.
Condo: A condo is not much different from an apartment or flat. The structure itself is a private residence, but its key peculiarity is who owns it. A condo is a unit that is entirely owned by a single individual.
Serviced apartment: (also known as an extended stay apartment) is a fully furnished apartment available for short-term or long-term stay.
Loft/studio apartment: a large adaptable open space, often converted for residential use (a converted loft) from some other use.
In British usage, amenities means useful or pleasant facilities or services, and it is a plural noun. In American usage, “amenity” is preferred, and it is a countable noun.
Detached house/independent house: a house that is not physically connected to another property. The land on which the house is built belongs to the person who owns the house.
Terraced houses: a house built as part of a continuous study-content in a uniform style.
Townhouse: a narstudy-content, tall house.
Apartment block: a large building made up of smaller units - apartments.
Rented accommodation: a property owned by someone else and for which a person pays a fixed amount to live in.
Suburb: a residential district located on the outskirts of a city.
A paying guest accommodation is generally popular with students. As the name indicates, this type of accommodation is related to feeling like a guest. Generally, in a P.G. accommodation a person is treated like a guest, but it does not imply that one does not have to pay for their stay.
Hall of residence: a college building where students live (a “dormitory” in American English).
High-rise buildings are modern buildings that are very tall and have many levels or floors. A high-rise is a high-rise building.
Mod cons: technology at home that makes certain jobs easier, such as a washing machine, a dishwasher, etc.
Cottage: a small house, usually in the countryside.
Skyscraper: a very tall building.
Rented accommodation: property owned by someone else and for which a person pays a fixed amount to live in.
To take out a mortgage: to borstudy-content a large amount of money, paid back over several years, in order to buy a house.
To pay rent in advance: to pay weekly or monthly rent at the beginning of the week or month.
To get on the property ladder: to buy a property with the aim of buying another bigger or more expensive one later in life.
The term ‘housing affordability’ usually refers to the relationship between expenditure on housing (prices, mortgage payments, or rents) and household income.
People who are frugal or who live frugal lives do not eat much or spend much money on themselves.
To do up a property: to repair an old building.
Boiling hot (sweltering hot): super hot
Scorcher/sizzer: a very hot day
Mild: If you live in a mild climate, it's warm and sunny but not too hot.
Mild winter: a winter that isn’t particularly cold
Humid: When there is a lot of moisture in the air, it is humid.
Heatwave: a period of abnormally hot weather
Sunny spell refers to weather. It means it is going to be bright and sunny all day, with few clouds in the sky.
If the sky or the day is overcast, the sky is completely covered with clouds, and there is not much light.
Blizzard: a severe snowstorm with strong winds
Flurry: a sudden light fall of snow
Hail: When it hails, small hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain.
Slush: snow that is lying on the ground and starting to melt
Sleet: wet, partly melted falling snow
Icicle: a hanging tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
Gale: a very strong wind
Breeze: a gentle wind
Downpour: a heavy rainstorm
Torrential rain: intense rainfall
To get caught in the rain: to be outside when it rains unexpectedly
Drenched: completely wet
