SPEECH SENSATIONS

by Diana Licensed Speech & Language Pathologist

ACCENTUATIONS

Learning American sounds which make the most difference when you speak

A/E

As heard in BAT / MAN In this lesson, you will learn to identify and differentiate the A from E sound with pictorial assistance. Listen carefully to contrast words for a successful production.

EE / I

Contrasting VOWELS  EE / I These sounds create major misunderstandings. Listen carefully to color coded sounds so you can differentiate and produce them correctly in conversation.

ER

As heard in GIRL / WORLD / TURQUOIZE This lesson teaches the unique American ER sound in words. Follow directions for a successful production.

O

As heard in NO / GO In this lesson, you can see and hear the sound. Learn quickly TO PRONOUNCE CORRECTLY.

EI

As heard in GRAY / RAIN This Video identifies the sound EI in its various spellings. Find out when and how to say it.

OW

As heard in HOW / COW This lesson teaches the ‘deceptive’ DIPHTHONG OW in words. Use a mirror and read aloud to avoid misunderstandings.

TH

As heard in THUMB TH is often mispronounced by foreign speakers. Easy to learn. Watch out for ‘voiced’ and ‘voiceless’.

TH 2

As heard in THE, THIS This twin SOUND of voiceless TH is easy to pronounce. Listen, Look and Feel the difference!

W

As heard in WATER In this lesson, you can identify the target sound W. Find out how easy it is to produce and avoid pitfalls.

R

As heard in RED R is a challenging sound, so follow visual tips and feel the tongue movement!

L

As heard in LIME This sound is different in placement from other languages. In this lesson, you learn produce L and differentiate it from R in words.

H

RUSSIAN inspired international accents H sound as in HONEY is confused with KH sound. This lesson identifies both sounds to avoid incorrect pronunciation.

HEBREW O

For Anglo Hebrew speakers A characteristic mispronunciation in Hebrew speech, the O sound can be easily modified in moments.

SPEECH MECHANISM

SPEECH MECHANISM explained SIMPLY Recommended Introduction to foster AWARENESS of articulators used to produce sounds.

OO/U

As heard in POOL Learn to differentiate similar vowels to greatly improve your speaking clarity.
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