Dropping the T in NT Words in English: Pronunciation Lesson

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  • In this English pronunciation lesson, learn when and why we drop the T in words with NT. These words have more than one pronunciation, and native speakers in North American English say them both ways. Keep learning English with me, an experienced English teacher!
    Watch until the end to learn the rule!
    QUESTION:
    Can you think of other words that with nt in which the T is dropped? Share in the comments!
    Example words:
    fantasy
    intersection
    international
    enter
    center
    counter
    wanted
    painted
    wanting
    planter
    banter
    haunted
    NOT: entry, intricate, interesting (with stress on IN), antsy
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  • @LearnAcademicEnglish
    @LearnAcademicEnglish  3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for watching! Please don't forget to give this video a like and respond to this question in the comments. ❤Thanks so much for your support!
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    Can you think of other words that with nt in which the T is dropped? Share in the comments!
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  • @Beautifulgirl127
    @Beautifulgirl127 3 місяці тому +2

    I often drop the t sound in words like these ones. Thank you professor. We need more Academic lessons.

    • @LearnAcademicEnglish
      @LearnAcademicEnglish  3 місяці тому +2

      Glad you like them! And yes, if you listen to Americans, you'll hear the t dropped 😊

  • @Beautifulgirl127
    @Beautifulgirl127 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @Beautifulgirl127
    @Beautifulgirl127 3 місяці тому +1

    I can remember that I usually pronounce the word INTERNET with a dropped T 😊 . I enjoy practicing American accent. It is like my favorite piece of cake 🍰😍😋

  • @haseenullah3453
    @haseenullah3453 3 місяці тому

    Impressive way of teaching.
    Keep it up.
    A bundle of thanks from Pakistan

  • @tuong-vanle7835
    @tuong-vanle7835 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for your lesson. I often hear " Sacramento " with the way you explained.

  • @rodrigosouza8723
    @rodrigosouza8723 3 місяці тому

    Hi, Jenna! Good to see you again. Hope you're doing well and that you're not swamped with work at school. Thanks for this useful video. I hope you have a wonderful Friday tomorrow and an incredible weekend ahead! All the best!

  • @tnqr_ninjayt8211
    @tnqr_ninjayt8211 Місяць тому

    by the way you helped me sooooooo much thank you

  • @mahbobehmaleki2910
    @mahbobehmaleki2910 3 місяці тому

    Amazing points, thank you!❤🌸

  • @tnqr_ninjayt8211
    @tnqr_ninjayt8211 Місяць тому

    she is so true because when I tried each word fast in a sentence it worked.

  • @erol1020
    @erol1020 3 місяці тому

    I am an English teacher at a primary school in Türkiye. Even if I am not going to teach most of the things from your videos, I still enjoy watching them and learn intricate details about English. Thanks a lot

    • @LearnAcademicEnglish
      @LearnAcademicEnglish  3 місяці тому +1

      That's great -- thanks for sharing! Is there anything you'd like me to discuss in a video that could be useful for your teaching?

    • @erol1020
      @erol1020 3 місяці тому

      ​@@LearnAcademicEnglish My students keep asking how the British pronunciation of some words, like "bottle of water," is "Bo'ohw'o'wo'er." Maybe you can discuss this topic in another video if you haven't already. Thanks in advance

    • @LearnAcademicEnglish
      @LearnAcademicEnglish  3 місяці тому +1

      @@erol1020 I can explain the glottal stop sound but am not a speaker of British English, but I will do my best. Thanks for the suggestion.

    • @erol1020
      @erol1020 3 місяці тому

      @@LearnAcademicEnglish Thank you