Consonant Sound / ʒ / as in "vision" - American English Pronunciation

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  • The / ʒ / sound is one of, if not the rarest sounds in American English. If you take 10,000 most common English words, only 74 words will have the /ʒ/ sound. Trust us, we counted them all.
    So if you wonder if you can safely skip this sound, go ahead. But if you're not that kind of person, this video is for you.
    You'll find out how to pronounce the /ʒ/ consonant correctly and practice making this sound with pronunciation exercises recorded by a professional speech therapist.
    Check out our website: soundsamerican.net/
    Quick Links:
    • Consonant sound /ʒ/, as in "vision:" 00:00
    • A brief overview of fricative consonants: 00:47
    • Fricative consonants definition: 01:38
    • How to pronounce the /ʒ/ sound: 02:47
    • Typical mistakes: 04:11
    • Pronunciation exercise: 06:20
    • Spelling for the /ʒ/ sound: 08:29
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    ► Consonant Sound /z/ as in "zoo" • Consonant Sound / z / ...
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    [THIS VIDEO HAS ENGLISH, VIETNAMESE, AND PORTUGUESE SUBTITLES]
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    TRANSCRIPT
    Hello there! This is the "Sounds American" channel.
    In this video, we're going to talk about the American consonant sound /ʒ/,
    as in the word "vision."
    You can also hear this sound in words like "measure," "usual," "beige" or "massage."
    We'll be using a special phonetic symbol - /ʒ/ - for this sound.
    As usual, let's begin with some phonology. Stay calm, it's not complicated :).
    The /ʒ/ belongs to a category of consonant sounds called the fricatives.
    This is the largest group of consonants in American English: it consists of nine different sounds!
    So, why are they called the fricative consonants?
    All these sounds are made by partially blocking the air moving through your mouth, which creates audible friction.
    Speaking about the /ʒ/ consonant, - this sound is made by partially blocking the air flowing between the blade of your tongue and the roof of your mouth.
    The /ʒ/ sound is incredibly rare. It's present in less than 1% of English words.
    You know, it's okay if you think that this sound isn't worth the trouble learning it.
    But you'll have to avoid using words like
    "usual,"
    "casual,"
    "decision,"
    and "television."
    It's your decision, of course, but we kind of like these words.
    So, let's find out how to make the /ʒ/ sound.
    Slightly open your mouth and round your lips. You may push them out a little.
    Now, focus on your tongue.
    Arch your tongue and raise it to the roof of your mouth, but don't touch it. Make sure there's a small gap between them.
    Next, release a stream of air over your tongue.
    When the air flows between the blade of your tongue and the roof of your mouth, it'll create lots of noise. Something like this: /ʒ/.
    The /ʒ/ is a voiced sound, so don't forget to add your voice.
    Remember, the fricatives are continuous sounds and this is also true for the /ʒ/ sound.
    So, let's try and stretch it out. Ready? /ʒ-ʒ-ʒ-ʒ-ʒ/
    Awesome. Want to try it one more time? /ʒ-ʒ-ʒ-ʒ-ʒ/
    Here are a few typical mistakes that people make when pronouncing this sound.
    Number 1. The most common mistake is that many non-native speakers devoice the /ʒ/ sound. Usually, people don't realize that they pronounce the voiceless /ʃ/ sound instead. Remember, this may work for other languages, but the American /ʒ/ should never be devoiced in words.
    By the way, don't forget to lengthen the vowel before the /ʒ/ sound! Remember our Vowel Length rule? The /ʒ/ is a voiced consonant, so the vowel sound before the /ʒ/ is typically longer than before its voiceless counterpart, the consonant sound /ʃ/.
    Number two.
    Another problem is that some people involuntarily stop the air before making the /ʒ/ sound. As a result, they end up pronouncing a different sound, the /dʒ/ consonant. While this is a nice sound, you shouldn't pronounce it instead of the /ʒ/.
    Why? Because this can lead to misunderstandings!
    [Pronunciation exercise]
    • beige
    • camouflage
    • closure
    • conclusion
    • division
    • garage
    • leisure
    • massage
    • measure
    • occasion
    • pleasure
    • precision
    • prestige
    • sabotage
    • television
    • treasure
    • usual
    • version
    • vision
    You're done! Congratulations!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 294

  • @SoundsAmerican
    @SoundsAmerican  2 роки тому +5

    🎉Great news!🎉 Our brand new Sounds American website is up and running!🚀🎊 There's lots of content on pronunciation.🤓You can start with the article about the /ʒ/ sound: soundsamerican.net/article/consonant_sound_zh_as_in_vision

  • @marcus2441
    @marcus2441 2 роки тому +10

    Best pronunciation tutorial on UA-cam.

  • @borisvera2681
    @borisvera2681 5 років тому +76

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +12

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    • @emilyzhang2099
      @emilyzhang2099 3 роки тому

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  • @frankmd7102
    @frankmd7102 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for your vision and enunciation in producing these amazing sounds!

  • @vladiboned
    @vladiboned 5 років тому +4

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    @zoe1986 3 роки тому +3

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    @user-xt9pk1em3y 4 роки тому

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    @albabustamante5244 5 років тому

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      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

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    @ytlagu2010 5 років тому

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

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  • @sajitkhadka
    @sajitkhadka 10 місяців тому +5

    In my native language we don't have separate sounds for z, ʒ and dʒ. It makes me so difficult to differentiate these three sounds. In fact when I try to say something with these sounds the native speakers don't understand me sometimes which is frustrating. Thank you for your clear explanation.

  • @Laura-lo8jv
    @Laura-lo8jv Рік тому +1

    Thank you. It has been very easy and good video for learning this difficult sound.😊

  • @alexanderjorge6017
    @alexanderjorge6017 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot for this great lesson.

  • @candidopereira4550
    @candidopereira4550 3 роки тому +4

    Hey there!
    Excellent explanation, so many subtle details. I learned a ton. 🇧🇷(Brazil)

  • @antonios5680
    @antonios5680 5 років тому

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    @Leosha.v.l.w 3 роки тому +2

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    @Olga-ku1cb 5 років тому

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Olga S.F Thank you, glad you like our videos!😊👋

  • @sriratdecha8809
    @sriratdecha8809 4 роки тому +1

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    @junmingzeng3009 4 роки тому +1

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  • @danjhielevas5856
    @danjhielevas5856 5 років тому

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

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    @pedroguevara7883 5 років тому +4

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  • @beargreen1
    @beargreen1 Рік тому +3

    I knew it! I knew vision sounded different than age. In the juh sound. The knew age had the djuh sound. Thanks for clarifying. I used you as a source of citation.

  • @normaquesada7307
    @normaquesada7307 5 років тому

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

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    @j.j.hagelsieb 5 років тому +1

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Jesus Hagelsieb Glad to hear that! You're welcome!🖖

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    @mekdesdemeke4697 3 роки тому +2

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    @chenchen58 4 роки тому

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    @jalolaliyev7131 Рік тому +1

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  • @camilag4243
    @camilag4243 5 років тому +7

    hahahha I found it funny when you said " it´s your decision of course, but we kind of like these words" hahahah. Thank you. Like the clarity of your videos. Greetings from Colombia

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    @anhpham6820 2 роки тому

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    @misterio4439 4 роки тому +4

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  4 роки тому +1

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    @user-k913 6 місяців тому

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    @tranthuthuy4613 Рік тому

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  • @ljshamash
    @ljshamash 5 років тому

    i?ve been waiting for this...thanks

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    @ramzy-6566 2 роки тому

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  • @normaquesada7307
    @normaquesada7307 5 років тому

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Norma Quesada Glad it was useful, you're welcome!

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    @rorygeng9259 4 роки тому +1

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    @joserafaelsalmeronsoto462 2 роки тому

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    @user-th4bv1xk5n 5 місяців тому

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  • @MyNipplesArePointy
    @MyNipplesArePointy 4 роки тому +6

    Sooo... I'm a native speaker and I've been pronouncing the word "regime" with dʒ my entire life. Oh and I've also been pronouncing the word beige with dʒ as well like in the word age. Christ almighty this really opened my eyes. Thank you.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  4 роки тому +2

      Well, it doesn't mean that you've been pronouncing these words wrong :), maybe it's just another variant. 😊
      BTW, on dictionary.com they say that "sometimes" the word "regime" is pronounced as /rəˈdʒim/. 🖖

  • @marquitomd
    @marquitomd 5 років тому +4

    Good video. It's an unu/ʒ/ual consonant, but I like to know when I have to pronounce it :D Thank you! Love when I get the notification "Sounds American uploaded..."!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +2

      +Marquito L You're welcome, glad to see your comment! 😉🖖

  • @Le88845
    @Le88845 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @xuannam2512
    @xuannam2512 4 роки тому

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    @mapogo5048 Рік тому +1

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  • @ljshamash
    @ljshamash 5 років тому

    you guys i didn't know how else to reach you so i'm posting here...
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    Also the word list videos are kinda cool...it's like having your own pronunciation dictionary...do you see yourselves making any more of those in the future?

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +ljshamash Glad you like our videos and find them helpful. Yes, of course, we'll keep making these videos, stay tuned!

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    @mylearningjournal7188 Рік тому +1

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    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! We've also got the best IPA learning website with tons of info on pronunciation. :) Check it out: soundsamerican.net/

    • @mylearningjournal7188
      @mylearningjournal7188 Рік тому

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      @SoundsAmerican  Рік тому +1

      We launched it this summer. 👋

  • @ighotemuokoli222
    @ighotemuokoli222 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @morniechan
    @morniechan 5 років тому

    i bet you translate the title and the discribition of your videos into many languages,don't you?you are so hardworking!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +2

      +Daisy Chan Yes, we do. The titles and the video descriptions are translated into several languages. We're continuously adding new translations to the latest videos.

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    @brasiltupinikin4149 Рік тому +1

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  • @alhusseinali
    @alhusseinali 5 років тому +1

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    @asriani6060 2 роки тому +1

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  • @1DENich1
    @1DENich1 5 років тому +3

    Looks like I have no problems with this sound but I still feel I ought to leave a comment to support the channal:) Many thanks for your job!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +2

      +Денис Василевский That's the attitude! 👍😄

    • @1DENich1
      @1DENich1 5 років тому +2

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    • @donlansdonlans3363
      @donlansdonlans3363 5 років тому +1

      This sound sounds exactly like the letter ж in russian, right?

  • @ms.gonzalezclassroom-a2053
    @ms.gonzalezclassroom-a2053 4 роки тому

    Great videos! These are the kind of sounds that nobody talks about and can really make a difference. Thank you!
    Also, do you guys have an app? Or can recommend one? I'd love one where I can get feedback on my pronunciation.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  4 роки тому +1

      We do have an app, but we haven't released it to the public yet. We will do it soon and we'll announce the release on this channel. Stay tuned!

  • @angelestrada6353
    @angelestrada6353 3 роки тому +1

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    @aldomatus6007 2 роки тому +1

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    @sunderverma5018 5 років тому +1

    I like this video!👌

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      +sunder verma Glad to hear that! 😊👋

  • @andy52308
    @andy52308 2 роки тому +1

    very useful

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    @linhthaithihoang2818 2 роки тому

    thank you so much

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    @gabinewhouse9250 4 роки тому

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    @omniahussein4169 2 роки тому +1

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  • @eslameldeb2578
    @eslameldeb2578 5 років тому

    You are awesome
    Really, you have helped me in distinguishing between words that I hear but I have some difficult in determine some words in fast speach like the, a, an , out ,in and pronouns .so,
    May I ask you , can you produce lessons in reduction and linking phrases ?
    I hope you are understanding and have time to do it.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Eslam Eldeb Thank you for your suggestion, we'll add it to our plan. Stay tuned!👋

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    @neikajoseph2115 7 місяців тому

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    @dostoyevski928 5 років тому

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  • @osamashaaban9748
    @osamashaaban9748 11 місяців тому +1

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  • @user-by3xy3wy5y
    @user-by3xy3wy5y 3 роки тому

    Thank you!! Again

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  3 роки тому

      NP!😊

    • @user-by3xy3wy5y
      @user-by3xy3wy5y 3 роки тому

      @@SoundsAmerican I'm really sorry my from kazakhstan and i'm learning english sorry what this mean NP?

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  3 роки тому

      NP means No problem. In this context, we just meant "you're welcome!" 👋
      By the way, we share lots of interesting and fun stuff on our community page here on UA-cam, check it out: ua-cam.com/channels/-MSYk9R94F3TMuKAnQ7dDg.htmlcommunity

    • @user-by3xy3wy5y
      @user-by3xy3wy5y 3 роки тому

      @@SoundsAmerican Thank you teacher

  • @ThuyH2002
    @ThuyH2002 2 роки тому

    I love your video 💜. And good job 💐

  • @JESUSISSAVIOR210
    @JESUSISSAVIOR210 4 роки тому

    Thanks for for your work. Do you mind making a video on pronunciation of HEARD, HARD, HAD, HEAD?

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  4 роки тому

      Sure. Here's what we already have, check these videos out:
      ► HEARD is pronounced with the /ɝ/ sound: ua-cam.com/video/6ppOrwjvslc/v-deo.html
      ► HARD -with the /ɑr/ sound: ua-cam.com/video/x6E2L2vLH78/v-deo.html
      ► HAD - sound /æ/: ua-cam.com/video/mynucZiy-Ug/v-deo.html
      ► HEAD - sound /ɛ/: ua-cam.com/video/OLG3cCLcNiI/v-deo.html
      ►/æ/ vs /ɛ/: ua-cam.com/video/GnWPcvI20Uk/v-deo.html

  • @thaibaonguyen7820
    @thaibaonguyen7820 2 роки тому +2

    All your video are excellent
    Love u (from vietnam 🇻🇳)

  • @luisespinoza3317
    @luisespinoza3317 4 роки тому +3

    I can do the rest of the sounds but this one has always been my Achilles heels.

  • @wendysfl7729
    @wendysfl7729 5 років тому

    very very useful!

  • @mayanktiwari6441
    @mayanktiwari6441 5 років тому

    thank u so much

  • @michaeljiang9189
    @michaeljiang9189 4 роки тому +1

    Please advise how to link the phonetics to make the sounds of a word theoretically.

  • @rodrigoalcantara2961
    @rodrigoalcantara2961 4 роки тому +6

    This is another sound that exists in my native language too. In Portuguese spelling (Brazilian portuguese spelling), this sound is represented by the letter J and sometimes by the letter G when it's followed by the letters / vowel sounds e /ɛ/ and i /i:/
    Example words: jarra /'ʒa.ha/ (jar) ; jogo /'ʒo.gu/, gelo /'ʒe.lu/ (ice), girafa /ʒi.'t̬a.fa / (giraffe).
    I noticed something really intresting: while in my native language spelling the sound /ʒ/ most often is represented by the letter J, In English spelling the letter J represents the sound /dʒ/ as in Joke, jelly, jump, Jack, or Jake.
    J /ʒ/ = > Portuguese = > jarra /'ʒa.ha/
    J /dʒ/ = > English => joke /dʒoʊK/
    Intresting, isn't it?

    • @inox1ck
      @inox1ck 4 роки тому +3

      Same in romanian

    • @anaamsabahali4540
      @anaamsabahali4540 3 роки тому

      Hi can i ask u aqueastion pls do u know any words that start with /ˈʒ /pls ?

  • @elwinharahap6771
    @elwinharahap6771 5 років тому +6

    Dear Admin,
    Another excellent lesson _ may I know which dictionary that you are using as the reference in this lesson _ one more thing how do I know if the ending words with (tion) are pronouncing with /sh/ or with /ʒ/ sound...
    thanks a lot in advance...

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +8

      +Elwin Harahap Hello there! We transcribe all our recorded words ourselves to provide the most accurate transcription. If you're looking for a dictionary, we can recommend the Cambridge Online Dictionary (use American tab when looking up the transcriptions) dictionary.cambridge.org/, it's the closest one to General American pronunciation and the IPA that we're using.
      The letter 't' in the '-tion' suffixes is typically pronounced as the /ʃ/ consonant: "celebration," "recognition."
      If there's a letter 's' before the '-tion' suffix, then the 't' is pronounced as the /tʃ/ sound: "question," "suggestion."
      We're aware of only one word with the '-tion' suffix in which the 't' is pronounced as the /ʒ/ sound: "equation." If you know other words, do tell :).
      Hope it helps!

    • @elwinharahap6771
      @elwinharahap6771 5 років тому +1

      @@SoundsAmerican Respected teacher, what a wonderful feedback that I got, I really appreciate so much for your clear reply...
      Once again thank you so much...

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Elwin Harahap Np! 👋

  • @zhangkevin1260
    @zhangkevin1260 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your videos! It's so great! What's the app you use for the video? Can we use the app to practice?

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  4 роки тому

      Glad you liked our videos! We're using our own app, but we haven't released it to the public yet. We're planning to do it very soon and we'll announce the release on this channel. Stay tuned!

  • @milanajasieva2731
    @milanajasieva2731 5 років тому

    What can I say? Great, as always!

  • @randomdude7384
    @randomdude7384 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for this vid guys, it's poppin', as usual, I've got a question though, will you make a vid on the -ed endings in English? I kinda know the rule that if the letter before an -ed ending is a voiceless consonant, that you have to pronounce as the /t/ sound, like in the word "advanced", on the other hand, if the letter before the -ed ending is a voiced consonant, it has to be pronounced as the /sound/, like in the word "showed", the letter E in both cases that I've mentioned earlier stays silent, but the question is, should I hold the last T/D sound, or do I have to release it? Because if I hold it, it sounds almost silent, but on the other hand, if I release it, it sounds a bit odd, doesn't sound like a smooth American accent, e.g. in the word "blessed", if I hold the T, it sounds almost as if I pronounced the regular form of the verb "bless", but if I release the T, it sounds a bit strange and not really American, so should I release the final T/D sounds in the -ed endings or not? The whole thing is a bit bewildering and confusing tbh

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +2

      +Cosmic Disco You're welcome, glad you liked this video.
      You've asked a good question. Yes, you are right, the '-ed' endings are pronounced as the /t/ or /d/ sounds depending on the previous sounds.
      When '-ed' endings are pronounced like the /t/ or /d/ sounds, they, obviously, occur at the end of words and therefore, follow the Final Stop rule. (The /t/ and /d/ are the stop sounds). According to this rule, the stop sounds at the end of words are unaspirated (pronounced without a puff of air). When a stop sound is unaspirated, many non-native speakers don't recognize it and believe that it's not pronounced. However, that's not correct, the final stops are pronounced, only the puff of air is absent.
      We talk about the Final Stop rule in detail in this video: ua-cam.com/video/yFPbLcUCraQ/v-deo.html
      Hope it helps and please let us know if you have more questions on this topic or any other questions!
      P.S. Yes, we plan to make a video on the '-ed' endings pronunciation. Stay tuned :).

    • @randomdude7384
      @randomdude7384 5 років тому

      @@SoundsAmerican Thanks for answering so quickly! Does the line "without the puff of air" mean that I have to always hold my tongue? I usually just hold my tongue, like, don't release the final sound, is it a proper technique? Because that's the only way I can make the sound unaspirated.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      +Cosmic Disco
      To pronounce the /t/ stop sound without a puff of air means to put the tip of your tongue to the alveolar ridge (same as you usually do it) to stop the air, then move the tip of your tongue away from the alveolar ridge to release the air. When you release the air, don't make a strong puff of air. We talk about it in detail in our videos about the /t/ or /d/ sounds, check them out:
      ua-cam.com/video/mLlotV_0dRI/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/N73xPe0x79g/v-deo.html
      Hope it helps!

    • @randomdude7384
      @randomdude7384 5 років тому

      @@SoundsAmerican Good looking out guys, will it be okay if I just keep the tongue pressed against the gum ridge? That's pretty much the only way I can make sure that I don't make a puff of air.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      @@randomdude7384 Yes, that's they way you're supposed to do it :).

  • @joshuacampbell2
    @joshuacampbell2 4 роки тому +2

    If it wasn't for you, i couldn't improve my pronunciation, i'm damn grateful. God bless you.

  • @pmm7808
    @pmm7808 4 роки тому +1

    You are a fantastic 👌

    • @pmm7808
      @pmm7808 4 роки тому

      I am the same person Manjunatha PM who was watching in my different account. To follow your videos I created a seperate account where I watch your videos and two more English channels. You three are god father's to me to learn English. Onething I want to super highlight nobody teach like you the IPA sounds, you are the best and amazing teacher in the world. Way of presentation is wonderful.

  • @mingyan7726
    @mingyan7726 3 роки тому

    ʒ is the most difficult for me. Thanks for your help.

  • @ighotemuokoli222
    @ighotemuokoli222 3 роки тому +1

    Helped alot in exam

  • @AngelDucattiforever
    @AngelDucattiforever 5 років тому +1

    My pet likes this video and says that you are awesome!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      +Angel Herrero 👍 We're glad! Here's another great channel for your pet: ua-cam.com/video/hZtC9oQoHfY/v-deo.html 😊

  • @thetentacionx1530
    @thetentacionx1530 3 роки тому

    currently i am in my phonetic class and i dind´t undertand anything until i discoverd this chanel. (i am not a native English speaker)

  • @margaritakochurova7550
    @margaritakochurova7550 2 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏

  • @huihuilong1629
    @huihuilong1629 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my god, massage, I read it wrong for many years! Thank you very much!

  • @ImranKhan-uo6go
    @ImranKhan-uo6go 2 роки тому

    Is this a mobile application ? ..I like it a lot the way you explain.. Excellent!!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  2 роки тому

      Yes, we're using our own app, but we haven't released it to the public yet. We're planning to do it very soon and we'll announce the release on this channel. Stay tuned!

  • @user-gh5yp2yj3k
    @user-gh5yp2yj3k 5 років тому +2

    希望能出弱读连读技巧 thanks

  • @spitzsimba9159
    @spitzsimba9159 5 років тому +1

    Best pronouncing teaching video I ever watched. Anyone knows the APP‘s name used in video or they r just animation videos?

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      +Mason Si In our videos we use our own app. It's not released publicly yet, but we're working to make it happen soon. We'll announce the release on this channel. Stay tuned!

    • @spitzsimba9159
      @spitzsimba9159 5 років тому +2

      That is great to know. I definitely would purchase your APP once it release. Thank you for your respond and your great work :D

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Mason Si 😊👍🖖

  • @alaashehata9125
    @alaashehata9125 5 років тому +1

    Thank you very much but do you have a phone program for ios & Android

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      + Alaa Shehata Yes, we do. This is our own app which we haven't released publicly yet. We're working to make it happen soon and will announce the release here on this channel. Stay tuned!

  • @camanejito434
    @camanejito434 5 років тому +1

    More videos please!!!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      Sure, stay tuned! Have you already watched all of our videos?

    • @camanejito434
      @camanejito434 5 років тому +1

      @@SoundsAmerican no yet...please more vowel sounds....thanks a million

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +1

      We've covered all vowel sounds that exist in American English :) ua-cam.com/play/PLYJV5Moz9cfywp0M0q4o0ukyWcYAgEQ5_.html

  • @yaninasguasseroferro3432
    @yaninasguasseroferro3432 Рік тому +1

    I do like it! Y:-)

  • @yuzhenhuang7255
    @yuzhenhuang7255 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your video!! I am wondering if there exists a word App with Phonetic Alphabet so that I can practice with it. Just like the way in the video, for example,when I want to practice the pronunciation of "/ ʒ /", then it will list several words including the sound "/ ʒ /". Please let me know if anyone know this kind of App.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  4 роки тому +1

      We're using our own app, but we haven't released it to the public yet. We're planning to do it very soon and we'll announce the release on this channel. Stay tuned!

    • @yuzhenhuang7255
      @yuzhenhuang7255 4 роки тому

      @@SoundsAmerican Wow! That sounds awesome! I am looking forward to it.

    • @candidopereira4550
      @candidopereira4550 4 роки тому

      @@SoundsAmerican for sure, it's gonna be helpful for us

  • @user-gh5yp2yj3k
    @user-gh5yp2yj3k 5 років тому

    哇哦 怎么没有中文版的了啊?视频很棒!!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +李涛 Do you mean subtitles? They are not translated yet, but it'll happen soon, please, stay tuned!

    • @user-gh5yp2yj3k
      @user-gh5yp2yj3k 5 років тому +1

      Sounds American That's so great!!! thank you for your reply

  • @andrewknyazkov6877
    @andrewknyazkov6877 3 роки тому

    I was thinking about the Russian letter "ж" which has the same sign in transcription. But I guess I touch my alveolar ridge pronouncing this sound. In general, I don't know. Both sound so similar. Like I understood both have slight differences

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, you're right! These two sounds seem very similar, but there are differences in how they are produced. To make the English /ʒ/ sound, you need to arch your tongue, whereas for the Russian one - not so much. And yes, you need to watch out for the tongue tip - it shouldn't touch your alveolar ridge.

  • @josdan1379
    @josdan1379 5 років тому +1

    I liked it, but I'd like, you make video about Dark L.

    • @sonhoangduc8184
      @sonhoangduc8184 5 років тому +1

      You're not alone mate. I've been waiting for that legendary video for centuries. I guess the Dark L is the most difficult sound to pronounce for non-native speakers including me.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +2

      +Josdan We plan to make that video too, stay tuned!

  • @rayenkharbech9695
    @rayenkharbech9695 5 років тому +1

    hello very good

  • @Mia-de8xf
    @Mia-de8xf 3 роки тому +1

    This sound is present in a lot of French words :P

  • @soigoes1
    @soigoes1 5 років тому

    Do you have a video on j as in age and ch as in church? Aren't these fricatives too? Excellent site.

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Glenn Christie Not yet. The /tʃ/ as in "church" the /dʒ/ as in "age" are affricates. These will be our next videos, stay tuned!

    • @soigoes1
      @soigoes1 5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! My class loves your site!

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому

      +Glenn Christie You're welcome! Say hi to them from us 😊👋

  • @hildachiquin24
    @hildachiquin24 4 роки тому

    I heard yesterday a voice behind me at the Miami International airport. Were you there yesterday?

  • @inglesfacilito
    @inglesfacilito 5 років тому +1

    does the word “genre” also aplies it?

    • @SoundsAmerican
      @SoundsAmerican  5 років тому +2

      Correct, the word "genre" is pronounced with the /ʒ/ sound.

    • @inglesfacilito
      @inglesfacilito 5 років тому +2

      Sounds American Thanks!! 😁

  • @hvit08
    @hvit08 2 роки тому

    Viéndolos todos