Exercise 8-7: Reduction options In the following example, you will see how you can fully sound out a word ( such as 'to' ) , reduce it slightly, or do away with it altogether. 1. ... easier t(w)nderstand. 2. ... easier t(w)nderstand. 3. ... easier t...
Exercise 8-6: The middle l list The letter l in the unstressed position devolves consistently into a schwa. Repeat. Ability Accident Accountability Activity Adversity American Analytical Animal Applicant Application Article Astronomical Audible Audit...
Exercise 8-5: tense and lax vowel exercise Let's practice tense and lax vowels in context. The intonation is marked for you. When in doubt, try to leave out the lax vowel rather than run the risk of overpronouncing it: lip instead of lip, so it doesn...
Exercise 8-4: Bit or Beat? Bid or Bead? Read each column down. Next, contrast the single and double tense vowels with each other; and the single and double lax vowels with each other. Finally read all four across. Tense Vowels beat seat heat Pete fee...
