Fluency Tip #1: How to Link Final D and T to Other Consonants

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[@domerelly]

So helpful! Thanks a lot, Lori, you are amazing 🤩

[@pronunciationsnippets]

Thank you so much--and thanks for watching! 🙂

[@ThomasDBold]

Thank you for your videos, Lori. They're not only helpful but made with much care and kindness.

[@pronunciationsnippets]

That is so nice to hear--I really do try very hard to make them useful and informative. Thank you so much! ☺

[@Gene0723]

Great video. It’s very insightful.

[@pronunciationsnippets]

Thank you, Gene--I really appreciate you watching my video!

[@cesarhenao4174]

I love watching your videos. I have been doing these things without even knowing so it already comes as second nature to me but it is always good for those who still find it troubling to emulate these sounds. Thank you Lori!

[@pronunciationsnippets]

That's awesome, Cesar! Yes, some people easily link their sounds together and some really struggle with it. I'm super glad it's not an issue for you. Thanks again for watching my videos!

[@rociopena649]

This video is spectacular Lori. I love these Fluency Tips. Thank you so much 😍

[@pronunciationsnippets]

So glad to hear that you're finding them beneficial, Rocio! Let me know if there are any other fluency issues you'd like me to address!

[@solz2383]

quite useful, thanks a lot , lori:)

[@pronunciationsnippets]

You're welcome, Sol. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@pastoremilceerato7211]

Very helpful video. thank you so much!

[@pronunciationsnippets]

You're welcome, Emilce! This "stopping" technique also helps with those -ed word endings (for instance, when you have to link a /k/ sound and /t/ sound for the ending of the word "liked"). Helps you to avoid accidentally inserting a vowel sound between them.

[@akshatmukundam974]

Thanks madam 🙏😊

[@pronunciationsnippets]

Delighted to be part of helping you with your spoken English, Akshat!

[@waksonmolitor684]

I think your videos are really good! 😊

[@pronunciationsnippets]

Thanks, Wakson--I appreciate that you watch them!

[@english8893]

Super explanation.

[@pronunciationsnippets]

Thanks, Bubukan--and thank you for subscribing to my channel! 🙂

[@user-ee5nx7im1j]

Thank you💗🙇‍♀️

[@pronunciationsnippets]

You're very welcome--I'm glad you found it useful!

[@walterempire5069]

❤❤❤

[@pronunciationsnippets]

Thanks, Walter--glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@cesarhenao4174]

Hi, Lori. I wanted to know if you could teach us how to pronounce this and these. I know they do sound differently but I would love to get your guidance on this matter. Thanks!!!

[@pronunciationsnippets]

I'll do that, Cesar. I already have videos set to release for the next two weeks, but I will make this video and set it up to release after that. It's an important distinction, because these words get confused a lot!

[@cesarhenao4174]

@@pronunciationsnippets awesomeness!!! Thank you so much, Lori. Have a great start of the week.

[@eduardohrs]

Is there any difference between pronouncing “I like that” and “I liked that”? Because it sounds exactly the same to me

[@pronunciationsnippets]

You're right--they sound exactly the same when a native speaker is talking fast. When we slow down a little bit, you can hear the /t/ being pronounced, but not during fast-moving speech!

[@eduardohrs]

@@pronunciationsnippets Thanks!

[@english8893]

Super explanation.

[@pronunciationsnippets]

Thank you so much! I'm very sorry it took me a long time to reply. This comment got placed in my "Held for Review" section, and I'm not sure why. I hope you've been enjoying the channel!