Stop T vs No T - American English Pronunciation

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  • How is a Stop T different from dropping the T? Train your ear to hear the difference between a Stop T and a True T, as well as a Stop T and a dropped T. SUBSCRIBE!: bit.ly/RE_sub, Fan! bit.ly/RE_FB
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 562

  • @OpenDiaryNKM
    @OpenDiaryNKM 2 роки тому +28

    Now, I actually use stop T naturally without the awareness that I'm using it, but I want to come back to appreciate this legend in teaching English.

  • @alinn2630
    @alinn2630 4 роки тому +28

    the pronunciation of "can" and "can't" is really great. thank you.

    • @danielovendedor8287
      @danielovendedor8287 3 роки тому +8

      i cant realize the difference among them

    • @alinn2630
      @alinn2630 3 роки тому +3

      @@danielovendedor8287 yes you can, just try to focus on the meaning of sentences. if it is negative /ken/ is in pitch and higher sound, so not /ka'n/ is in a lower pitch, and sound and focus is on the main verb which comes after can.

    • @danielovendedor8287
      @danielovendedor8287 3 роки тому +1

      sorry my mistake, i mean i can do it

    • @alinn2630
      @alinn2630 3 роки тому

      @@danielovendedor8287 👍🏻😇

    • @HanvaBeo
      @HanvaBeo 2 роки тому +1

      @@alinn2630 thanks for your guide, but i didn’t guess two words can & can’t when i listen in the fast speed

  • @AjayKumar-ps8tc
    @AjayKumar-ps8tc 2 роки тому +4

    Your lessons help me a lot. After watching your stop consonants lessons, I have realised that we Indians use a lot of stop sounds in Hindi and our local native languages. That is also called glottal stop sounds. But we have never called them stop sounds and glottal sound. I am using it naturally without even realising. Yet I am having difficulty spotting the glottal stop in stop T naturally in English language listening.

  • @ygorraphael6345
    @ygorraphael6345 9 років тому +2

    Please never stop make videos, I'm Brazilian and I'm trying speak English alone because now I can't pay a school English and you are helping so much. Thanks you :)

  • @bandedegroscon
    @bandedegroscon 3 роки тому +3

    I am here because I noticed that I was doing what you call a stop t at the end of words like « caught ». People were asking why I was not pronouncing the t but I was like « I’m pretty sure there is a t because I hear it ». While pronouncing this sentence out loud I noticed I was doing the same with « it ». I think I am actually doing it with a lot more words

  • @peach_cobbler
    @peach_cobbler Місяць тому

    I naturally use the stop T when talking. I’ve noticed that on TikTok now there is a trend towards avoiding the stop T and pronouncing the whole letter.

  • @NattSza
    @NattSza 9 років тому +9

    I can't thank you enough, Rachel. it's so great to reinforce these concepts with you (since I've LEARNED them with you in the first place, haha.)

  • @zaherm1572
    @zaherm1572 3 роки тому +4

    Hello Rachel, thanks for all the efforts you’re making. I’m hearing the stop T as ˈa sound!
    Like the A in Apple
    Example: Peanu’a butter
    I think it’s the exact same, but it’s way easier to pronounce it this way than making the tongue ready and never release the sound of a T, I feel chocked

  • @user-ur5cn2nw5d
    @user-ur5cn2nw5d 8 років тому +10

    Rachel, I love all your videos, I can stop watching them. I live in USA for 14 years and I have an awful accent. Well everyone likes it, but I hate it. So I am truly bless to find your channel. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You are awesome!!!

  • @penguin902
    @penguin902 4 роки тому +2

    Wow I was just trying to explain this about Northern NJ accents. We aren't dropping the T completely when we pronounce "Trenton" as "Tren- on". There's a slight sound there but I never knew what it was called. Now I know! Stop T.

  • @ahmedkane2893
    @ahmedkane2893 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you teacher Rachel for this well explainable lesson, I've watched this video today While it was posted 6 years ago thank you again teacher wish you the best.

  • @huongvu137S
    @huongvu137S Рік тому +1

    Thank you, teacher, you explained it in a very simple and straightforward way, so easy to understand. This subtle difference really helps me to understand and speak English way better 😍❤

  • @CharlyRome
    @CharlyRome 9 років тому +4

    Muchas Gracias Rachel!! por compartir tanto conocimiento, sos la más importante guía en mi estudio de inglés (message in Spanish)

  • @nicolaw5940
    @nicolaw5940 4 роки тому

    Rachel, in your explanation you said ‘different than’. It should be ‘different from’ not ‘different than’ nor ‘different to’. We wouldn’t say ‘this one differs than this one’ but this ‘one differs from that one’. It’s because the preposition ‘from’ indicates the idea of moving away (from) whereas we say ‘similar to’ because ‘to’ indicates moving towards, as in ‘this one is similar to that one’. ‘Than’ is used in comparison of two things as in ‘ This one is bigger than that one.’

  • @JohnBGood1
    @JohnBGood1 2 роки тому +1

    That was Rachel seven years ago! A great teacher, since then! 🥰

  • @towellight9400
    @towellight9400 7 місяців тому

    As a native English speaker I've only ever used "True T" when I end the sentence with that sound (or when I only say the word). When I talk normally with the word in the middle of the sentence I use a "Stop T." I didn't even realize that I pronounce T's differently based on where they are in a sentence. For instance, if I say, "Wait, I can't even fit my feet in these shoes," 'wait', 'feet', 'can't' all have the "Stop T" sounds. However, if I do a long pause after saying 'wait' then I do the "Stop T."
    Language is weird. Especially when you think about it in depth like this video has made me do.

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing @towellight9400!

  • @dilenepintomenezes7668
    @dilenepintomenezes7668 Рік тому

    Wornderful lesson. Thank you! I was looking for sth short and TO THE POINT for one of my students who needs a bit more work on his pronunciation at the advanced level. This is going to fit just right.

  • @danielbelmir0
    @danielbelmir0 4 роки тому +1

    These videos helped me a lot. I tell everyone who's struggling with English pronunciation about this channel.

  • @Camze3307
    @Camze3307 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for those explanations, 'cause I saw a video which doesn't explain the pronunciation clearly. It was very helpful.

  • @elloh1195
    @elloh1195 2 роки тому +2

    The stop t in Arabic almost sound as the letter (د) (dal) which it's almost close to d but lighter.
    And as always thank you for these wonderful lessons they really help alot ❤

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  2 роки тому +1

      You're welcome and thanks for sharing Ello!

    • @elloh1195
      @elloh1195 2 роки тому

      @@rachelsenglish my utmost pleasure ❤

    • @vickygareero9569
      @vickygareero9569 Рік тому

      ​@@elloh1195 but the dal sound د actually has a sound we release the air but while pronouncing the stop t we don't.

  • @HaroldCastilloenglishteacher
    @HaroldCastilloenglishteacher 8 років тому +3

    Your videos are always so helpful and you have such a professional voice and attitude in front of the camera. I always recommend you as a reference and source of information to ESL students.

  • @rina.1799
    @rina.1799 2 роки тому +1

    Finally someone who explains that, especially can and can’t, thank you 🙏

  • @xinghaoyan9396
    @xinghaoyan9396 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much !!! I feel so difficult to distinguish 'can' and 'can't'. Now I feel a little bit better. Like the comparisons and learn more words.

  • @odbilegjp
    @odbilegjp 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for ur explanation.
    I was so confused about this sound. I watched videos on youtube by searching " Unaspirated sound" .
    After watching this videos, finally I understood it and can pronounce it ☺

  • @fanboy-of-nazuna-2114
    @fanboy-of-nazuna-2114 Рік тому +1

    That "stop T" [t|] actually used in "don't" word. For example,
    Don't know (don nou) = "dunno"
    Don't mind (don main) = "don-mai"

  • @risitastv1613
    @risitastv1613 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for your videos ! I am French and I am trying to get American accent. I find it is easier than British one which is good but maybe too sophisticated ! Well, for the moment my accent is kind of a mix between French, British and American lol.

  • @user-if6vr7fj3n
    @user-if6vr7fj3n 3 роки тому +1

    Love you rechel from india I'm learning last two it's really good to learn English from you

  • @lyllies1130
    @lyllies1130 3 роки тому +1

    I always love and come back to your videos, I can say I've adapted, copied some of your manners of teaching to teach myself, in true honesty you are the best teacher I have ever known. I wish some day I can be as amazing and wonderful as you are.

  • @kieutrinh428
    @kieutrinh428 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much. It's useful for me when I pronunciate "it's" or "let's".

  • @moctaralhousseinesangare6142
    @moctaralhousseinesangare6142 8 років тому

    hello teacher.i am glad to have you as teacher.you so teach me about american english.all your lessons are helpful and useful for me.thank u

  • @maaryaangel
    @maaryaangel 9 років тому +5

    Please do a video with theTH sound! Thank you

  • @ledanx8644
    @ledanx8644 9 років тому

    Oh rachel thank you so much, it's not only this video you helped me, you helped me with every video. After almost 2 months of hard practicing I finally managed to get a decent pronunciation. You are better than all german english teachers together, I can't just describe how good you are. Thank you very much and keep it up, god bless you my dear

  • @iahve8874
    @iahve8874 Рік тому

    Thanks for your video, Rachel, while I am still struggling with the word "relentless".

  • @johareem7762
    @johareem7762 9 років тому

    Please keep up posting videos on youtube Rachel. It's been about a year that I I've been watching your video and I'm making a significant improvement now. Thank you very much

  • @perlmansoong944
    @perlmansoong944 4 роки тому +2

    Wonderful! Thank you so much, Rachel!

  • @HiepNguyen-mc4qs
    @HiepNguyen-mc4qs 2 роки тому

    I've been wandering all around social media just to find you😭😭🥺it's really helps. Now i believe that i can pronounce stop sound. Thank you😊😊😊

  • @leydidiyt
    @leydidiyt 5 років тому +1

    Congratulations! Useful video!!!

  • @JeanCarlos-ig6pw
    @JeanCarlos-ig6pw 9 років тому +104

    Oh man, english pronunciation is so weird. God, please be merciful and help us!!!

    • @user-su9dm2zt4m
      @user-su9dm2zt4m 5 років тому +10

      Jean Carlos agreed, no specific rules in pronunciation, which is driving me crazy.

    • @cloudy7989
      @cloudy7989 4 роки тому +3

      Woah that's American English. Very different. They ruined/shortened the language.

    • @vexrich
      @vexrich 4 роки тому +5

      @@cloudy7989 In America we say words however we want 😤 🇺🇸

    • @SG-kj2uy
      @SG-kj2uy 3 роки тому

      lol

    • @TBadalov
      @TBadalov 2 роки тому

      God doesn't speak English

  • @k0185123
    @k0185123 3 роки тому +1

    it's very helpful! thanks!

  • @Chesscat2022
    @Chesscat2022 2 роки тому

    I ran into plate vs play, and this is the explanation! Thank you!

  • @tulioteles8492
    @tulioteles8492 9 років тому

    Make a video please , explaining the difference between pronunciation of THEN and THAN

  • @user-wk9sg5np5i
    @user-wk9sg5np5i 10 днів тому

    Thank you, it helped me a lot!

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  10 днів тому

      I appreciate it @user-wk9sg5np5i! Thanks so much!

  • @soniasantos8418
    @soniasantos8418 5 років тому +2

    This is how I learned the difference between way and wait
    WAY
    - A little bit longer
    - Lift the back of your tongue and leave the tip down ( short i vowel )
    WAIT
    - Quicker
    - The back of your tongue is down and the tip is up behind the avela Ridge" the little gum" ( I might have spelled avela ridge incorrectly but yeah lol smh )
    -Make the stop with your throat
    When you raise the tip at the end you already got the stop t part in my opinion

    • @saulberardo5826
      @saulberardo5826 5 років тому

      Basically it's how I also got it, after watching this video and a couple of other on UA-cam. I wonder if this rules apply also to stop t's in the middle of words like mountain and bottom.

    • @soniasantos8418
      @soniasantos8418 5 років тому

      Mountain ( there's a flat t here, but u kinda have to blend in with the n. I don't really think you get what I mean but there we go.

    • @saulberardo5826
      @saulberardo5826 5 років тому

      @@soniasantos8418 Rachel has a video which deals specifically with the pronunciation of t's in words such as "mountain" and "sentence". According to her, most Americans pronounce these t's as a glottal stop. Other channels on UA-cam also have videos stating the same (e.g. Sounds American). Indeed, the word "mountain" seems to be one of the most cited examples of glottal stops occurring in the middle of words. Pronouncing it as a flap feels awkward in the mouth and doesn't sound natural (I'm supposing you meant "flap" rather than "flat")

    • @soniasantos8418
      @soniasantos8418 5 років тому

      @@saulberardo5826 yup that's what I mean.... I'd just forgotten the name ....

    • @ramarao5352
      @ramarao5352 5 років тому

      Sonia Santos hi

  • @michaelavi2928
    @michaelavi2928 9 років тому +1

    Hello Rach! I have to say this kind of videos are so important to know or to get clues that help me to understand a little bit more , because sometimes the American english seems fast but videos like this makes me improve my comprehension.
    Thank you very much Rachael!

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  9 років тому

      michael avi I'm so glad they're helping you!

  • @elhamtuiserkanii322
    @elhamtuiserkanii322 2 роки тому

    Omg. It's Posted 6 years ago and now i know u & can watch the videosssssss..... A long way

  • @isabelangelica8658
    @isabelangelica8658 9 років тому +1

    gracias señorita, bendiciones

  • @Saaa-ni1uy
    @Saaa-ni1uy 5 років тому +1

    Please download more like these videos really help me a lot , thank you teacher♥️

  • @druvce
    @druvce 2 роки тому +1

    You've helped me a lot, you're an amazing teacher. Lots of love ❤❤

  • @yjenl4811
    @yjenl4811 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for making lots of great videos !!! :) I have trouble to pronounce "flatbread", "hot water", "roses" (plural), and "roads"(plural). I appreciate your help :)

  • @rachida6546
    @rachida6546 5 років тому

    Interessant lesson
    Thanks Rach

  • @user-ic6gv2ih3t
    @user-ic6gv2ih3t 5 років тому +1

    thank you

  • @AhmedMohamed-hg9bx
    @AhmedMohamed-hg9bx 9 років тому

    thanks for your help.

  • @mrabbas9
    @mrabbas9 5 років тому +1

    This explanation deserve a subscribe.

  • @scrimshank1
    @scrimshank1 3 роки тому

    On the topic of T. Many North Americans make it difficult to distinguish between wading and waiting as the "t" is pronounced as a "d".(eg. I've been wading for you for 2 hours.) Same with a word like potatoes pronounced more like "padadas". It must make it difficult for new arrivals.

  • @sonyaseagal1786
    @sonyaseagal1786 9 років тому

    Hi Rachel. First of all thank you very much for your time and for teaching us the English pronunciation. Today I have these words that sounds to me almost the same: "Precedent and President" Thank you again and have a good one.

  • @graphicdesigner59
    @graphicdesigner59 4 роки тому +1

    You are my smart teacher Rachael.
    Thank you every much.
    Well done!

  • @sha6267
    @sha6267 Рік тому

    Hi Rachellll :) THanks a million for this minin lesson . he stop T is just a amazing

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  Рік тому

      You're welcome SHA. Happy to know that our work is helping people around.

  • @ThaoNguyen-fb1kt
    @ThaoNguyen-fb1kt 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much ❤. It's very helpful for my listening homework.

  • @hangtothanh4801
    @hangtothanh4801 3 роки тому +1

    thank you so much!

  • @HaoSci
    @HaoSci 9 років тому

    Thank you.

  • @ramzy-6566
    @ramzy-6566 3 роки тому +1

    great video.

  • @user-th4bv1xk5n
    @user-th4bv1xk5n 6 місяців тому

    Thanks teacher

  • @charliebee2028
    @charliebee2028 5 років тому +1

    thnx

  • @namphuong501
    @namphuong501 9 років тому

    Thank you so much

  • @clarissabias1965
    @clarissabias1965 4 роки тому

    My favorite video about the stop T so far as a teacher :)
    Will be using this in a lesson.

  • @nguyentrananh9362
    @nguyentrananh9362 5 років тому

    tks it's very helpful

  • @ossamaalbitar9559
    @ossamaalbitar9559 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot, Rachel for your highly great effort!

  • @tungtran5063
    @tungtran5063 5 років тому +2

    Thank you teacher, from VN!

  • @REVOLSAMI
    @REVOLSAMI 9 років тому +3

    This video is very advanced study material.

  • @MrSkribanto
    @MrSkribanto 7 років тому

    Thanks God words are seldom used in isolation. A sentence provides a means to recognise a stop T. By the way, how should a stop T sound in the word "stopped" [stopt]?

  • @avelinovander
    @avelinovander 7 років тому +1

    Congratulations! God bless you!

  • @irynarenkas9488
    @irynarenkas9488 6 років тому +1

    Hi, Rachel! Your videos are the best! I was wondering if you have any video where you go more in detail on linking the stop T with consonants. I've noticed its quite easy for me to make a stop T on its own but not when linking without making a little pause. Thank you!

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  5 років тому

      Hello and thank you! Here is a podcast with more Stop T information: rachelsenglish.com/podcast/004-t-pronunciations-flap-t-stop-t-true-t/
      Also, I have lots of material to practice the Stop T in my Academy - you can learn more about that here: www.rachelsenglishacademy.com/

  • @easyenglish2016
    @easyenglish2016 5 років тому

    Hello,thanks a million.I want to ask a question why we drop t in words like cener and keep it in words like central and both of them followed the rule t after n

  • @nguyenminhtam2302
    @nguyenminhtam2302 5 років тому +1

    It's very useful for me, thanks a lot!

  • @hassanyakup538
    @hassanyakup538 9 років тому

    Love your videos, I would really appreciate it if you can make a video of the word ALREADY... I'm having a hard time on pronouncing it.

  • @oleksandrkovalov1543
    @oleksandrkovalov1543 9 років тому

    More clear. Indeed. Thanks a lot

  • @pnaralkan9745
    @pnaralkan9745 8 років тому

    I love the sound..

  • @naveenroshan4530
    @naveenroshan4530 4 роки тому

    Hi Rachel can u please make a vedio on how to pronounce aren't

  • @AnonymousFreakYT
    @AnonymousFreakYT 6 років тому +5

    Interesting! Was looking for a video about T-glottalization, found this, and found a completely new pronunciation thing I never noticed!
    The "way" vs. stop-t "wait" was interesting. Just looking at them, I figured I wouldn't be able to tell the difference, or that I even pronounced them the same. But no, even trying to shorten or say quickly "way" it still sounds different than a longer-pronounced "wait". (I tried saying "no way!" vs "no, wait." Even saying a slower, purposeful "no, wait" vs a quick interjectionary "no way!" the "way" ended up obviously "longer".)

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  6 років тому

      So glad that you found it! Thanks for watching!!!

  • @TahAkemi
    @TahAkemi 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for this! But I still have some questions about the stop T, for example, the words like "witness", "important", which has the T in the middle, I've noticed it's a stop T. So when should I use the stop T?

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  9 років тому +1

      Taíssa Sanpei This video will help with rules: ua-cam.com/video/iZ8p85NRAsI/v-deo.html. Here is on on 'mountain', which is like 'important': ua-cam.com/video/6cobicdw98o/v-deo.html

    • @TahAkemi
      @TahAkemi 9 років тому

      Rachel's English thank you!

  • @alexDLeow
    @alexDLeow 5 років тому

    amaaaazing! Never paid attention to this fine difference until this video!

  • @Andrea-oz2uc
    @Andrea-oz2uc 9 років тому

    Can you explain the pronunciation of BEHIND? Because I've it pronounced in 2 different ways
    1) "BEEHIND"
    2) "BUHHIND|"
    I don't know which is the correct one.. maybe both are right but pronunciation changes on the places where people live.
    Thank you so much!! You're great!!

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  9 років тому +1

      Andrea Figoli Either one is ok. The schwa (buh-) is probably a little easier.

  • @fatedfated
    @fatedfated 5 років тому +14

    Thanks a lot! I now feel like i obtain some sort of a sacred knowledge
    Greetings from Russia!

    • @rachelsenglish
      @rachelsenglish  5 років тому +1

      Hello there and you're welcome!

    • @beequeen9228
      @beequeen9228 5 років тому +1

      ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

    • @GarboJuan
      @GarboJuan 3 роки тому

      Outstanding, brilliant! It’s best explanation I’ve ever heard.When you are trying to make stop-t, you should be able to feel a little puff of air coming out as you look at a d but pronounce a /t/?

  • @HarryPotter-qb5ny
    @HarryPotter-qb5ny 8 років тому

    thanks much

  • @englishtips599
    @englishtips599 7 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video! You're amazing!

  • @LuLu-fo9ul
    @LuLu-fo9ul 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, I'm very happy now. :)

  • @abraham43454
    @abraham43454 6 років тому

    It's very clear...maam. Thanks lots.

  • @hualee1032
    @hualee1032 7 років тому

    Thank you so much !I wander the difference between the "are " and "are't ".

  • @aleja778
    @aleja778 3 роки тому +1

    I love this video 💕

  • @gianablack6651
    @gianablack6651 4 роки тому +1

    thanks a lot!

  • @amin3614
    @amin3614 5 років тому

    Hi Rachel
    I really love your lessons
    can we just make a glottal stop instead of bringing up tongue tip with no releasing ?

  • @Fesfdi
    @Fesfdi 9 років тому

    Hi Rachel, p,ease make a video about a pronunciation of the verb "ask"

  • @harry_moe01
    @harry_moe01 9 років тому

    hi rachels how to say word, work, world, where vs were, car vs cart vs card, thnk you

  • @badblood2447
    @badblood2447 9 років тому

    I like this kind of video!!!

  • @ikentakiy6470
    @ikentakiy6470 8 років тому

    Rachel's English , thank you for your lessons , they are too much benific , I live in New york for 3 monthes ago , I wanna to practise my English and correct my pronounciation , please advise me .

  • @amin3614
    @amin3614 5 років тому +2

    hi Rachel
    please answer my question 🙏🏾

  • @GeraldoSimoes-sh1rs
    @GeraldoSimoes-sh1rs 7 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @RicardoTorres5
    @RicardoTorres5 9 років тому

    Hi Rachel! Great video as always.
    Could you please make a video explaining how to pronounce the word "Further"? I find it very difficult to pronunciate. Thanks a lot!

  • @jalolaliyev7131
    @jalolaliyev7131 Рік тому

    hello teacher, thanks for the video

  • @minhaoutratv
    @minhaoutratv 7 місяців тому

    Excellent!