Pronounce English Words Correctly! SILENT SYLLABLES 🤫

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  • Are you pronouncing these English words correctly? To speak more quickly, sound like a native speaker and pronounce these words naturally, come and practise your English pronunciation with me!
    I'll go over the pronunciation of 28 common English words that include silent letters and silent syllables! Many of my students mispronounce these words; so, I'll show you how to sound natural and relaxed as you speak in English!
    Read the full transcript of this lesson on my blog here:
    www.mmmenglish.com/2020/08/27...
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  • @shubhajitchakraborty9362
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    She's The Best Teacher In The World

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    I've learned a lot from your lessons Emma. May you not get tired of making helpful videos for us. Thank you so much!

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    @sagarravalia2345 3 роки тому +44

    Everytime she says "Mmm. English", a smile comes to my face. Such an effortless teacher she is!

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    calm introductions, flow transitions ,vital terms,good training brilliant closure .....your style advanced amazingly and dramatically

  • @SiarheiAkhramenia
    @SiarheiAkhramenia 2 роки тому +10

    One of the most helpful videos to me. Here are so many common words we see and use in everyday practice - and finally I know how to pronounce them correctly and why!
    Thanks, Emma!

  • @JayeshParmar-mh8ex
    @JayeshParmar-mh8ex 2 роки тому +3

    Listening to your video enhances the confidence level for spoken english. You indeed a great teacher, Emma.

  • @aimeouedraogo3883
    @aimeouedraogo3883 3 роки тому +12

    I enjoyed following your lesson.For those of us who learned French as a first language, we always have the tendency to pronounce the silent syllabus. When listening to you I thought of opening , which I think could be part of the list. Thanks for this wonderful lesson!

  • @HaoNguyen-vt3zo
    @HaoNguyen-vt3zo 3 роки тому +1

    I haven't heard any teacher like her.She speaks English naturally,clearly and fluently

  • @your_shiin
    @your_shiin 2 роки тому +9

    When I was in school, our English teacher told us the syllables in English is different from Persian syllables . But he never thought us how. After 30 years I'm learning it from Emma. Thank you for teaching me the greatest lesson ever.

  • @nandinjw207
    @nandinjw207 3 роки тому +7

    Wonderful lesson!Thanks,dear Emma.This was a very useful lesson for us.

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    @lianebianchin4875 3 роки тому +1

    Emma, thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge the way you do!!!

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    @josephlam1519 3 роки тому +43

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  • @otipavs
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    Another super interesting video. Thanks a lot Emma. I'm getting confidence learning with you.

  • @andypham2851
    @andypham2851 3 роки тому +4

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    I love u.

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    @tammytsang3487 2 роки тому

    Thank you Emma for your demonstration.

  • @blancarodriguez7197
    @blancarodriguez7197 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful class. Thanks Emma

  • @silviomartins6540
    @silviomartins6540 3 роки тому +29

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    • @simonfememe
      @simonfememe 3 роки тому

      You should have said: "never stop enriching" ... NOT to enrich. Regards!

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you, Silvio! I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson!
      To follow Abu's comment, watch this lesson to learn when to use "stop to (verb)" and "stop (verb-ing)" ua-cam.com/video/v2_Qic03XFI/v-deo.html

    • @silviomartins6540
      @silviomartins6540 3 роки тому +1

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      @erkinalp 3 роки тому

      @@silviomartins6540 I think mmmEnglish is a pun on Emma English.

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    @ozdownunderadventure1375 2 роки тому +4

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  • @charotlang9930
    @charotlang9930 3 роки тому

    id love watching all you videos,
    thanks emma💋

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    @monicahernandez3141 3 роки тому +1

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    @mdliaquatali8291 3 роки тому +28

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  • @vivekelangbam1946
    @vivekelangbam1946 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you Emma, This helped me a lot.

  • @anyangthiep8802
    @anyangthiep8802 3 роки тому +1

    A year ago when I started watching your videos I had a hard time understanding every words you say. But now I understand everything. Thank you very much Teacher Emma

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    @camphongnguyen6358 2 роки тому

    Your lessons are very helpful. Thank you very much Emma.

  • @edsonfnunesdarocha1312
    @edsonfnunesdarocha1312 3 роки тому +13

    Estimated teacher, this lesson was so helpful to me, I loved it and I'll practice a lot more. Actually, because I'm from Brazil, I have a tendency to pronounce with an extra syllable.
    Thank you very much!
    I which you the best!🌺

  • @maineyepes8396
    @maineyepes8396 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Emma for your classes. I learn a lot, you are an excellent teacher : )

  • @srg8342
    @srg8342 3 роки тому

    Emma Its immensely helpful....Awesome!

  • @rosavanhoose7749
    @rosavanhoose7749 2 роки тому

    Thanks Emma! Your videos are really helpful!!

  • @Blackdress71
    @Blackdress71 3 роки тому +5

    A very, very useful class! Loved that, Emma! I realized that I tend to use the shorter versions of these words. I´m from Brazil and learnt American English since I was 15 y.o.

  • @sukhwantkaur7875
    @sukhwantkaur7875 3 роки тому +36

    Wonderful Emma! Your accent is so natural and east than the others. And the way you teach it , it becomes more easy. Love from India

  • @samuelamponsah1956
    @samuelamponsah1956 Рік тому

    Thanks for lecturing me this evening . Very educative indeed

  • @clemejuan5296
    @clemejuan5296 3 роки тому

    Thank you Emma!!!!! you're one of my best teachers I ever seen on UA-cam....

  • @hazmathzal3749
    @hazmathzal3749 3 роки тому +54

    Hello Emma,
    Hope your doing really well. This lesson helped me a lot to improve my language skills. And your just amazing my lovely teacher.

  • @osvaldo_tuta
    @osvaldo_tuta 3 роки тому +13

    I loved this lesson
    This lesson help me a lot, Thank you teacher Emma.

  • @mariatorres1455
    @mariatorres1455 3 роки тому

    Me encanta como explicas el inglés. ..gracias

  • @joycemukuahima2822
    @joycemukuahima2822 3 роки тому +1

    What a great English teacher. Wow. You are an amazing person Emma. I love your lessons and I'm learning alot. Thanks

  • @arnelseguiwan2642
    @arnelseguiwan2642 3 роки тому +9

    Hi, ma'am ems.. I'm so much love and enjoy what you teach about this kind of silent syllables i learn a lot.thank you 💓💓💓 I'm looking forward to learn more and more, because my english pronunciation are very poor..

  • @yagoubahmmed2788
    @yagoubahmmed2788 3 роки тому +3

    You are such beautiful person, thanks for the valuable lessons.

  • @maricarmenpozo1742
    @maricarmenpozo1742 3 роки тому

    I love your classes you transmit a lot of peace.

  • @ritahalder5348
    @ritahalder5348 2 роки тому

    So helpful Emma... thanks

  • @Aerosmith77
    @Aerosmith77 3 роки тому +6

    I just love those small nuances in the English language to where you point our attention!

  • @anisurzaman2282
    @anisurzaman2282 3 роки тому +3

    You are an extra ordinary talent.

  • @elizabethsilos8694
    @elizabethsilos8694 2 роки тому

    I enjoy listening and it's a great help for me. Thanks !

  • @ledoo0235
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    All thanks and appreciation for you of what you introduce

  • @ivosilveiranovaera7987
    @ivosilveiranovaera7987 3 роки тому +177

    Why would someone nowadays pay for an english course when you get all these classes for free
    Thanks Emma !!!

  • @yusrabishtawi3870
    @yusrabishtawi3870 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Emma, thanks for this useful lesson, it is very helpful, especially for the word literally, I was having a hard time pronouncing it😁Lots of love 💗

  • @AnhNguyen-kz5ny
    @AnhNguyen-kz5ny 2 роки тому

    you are wonderful. thanks so much for your english lesson!

  • @them4an735
    @them4an735 3 роки тому +2

    You are so nice to teach the English language to the others

  • @remereme2603
    @remereme2603 3 роки тому +3

    The best teacher ever ♥️

  • @wilmerwong8153
    @wilmerwong8153 3 роки тому +4

    I'm enraptured with your lessons. Very useful content and clearly explained as usual. Have you ever taught academic writing? I'd appreciate that you make a lesson on that topic.

  • @hritwikbhardwaj8932
    @hritwikbhardwaj8932 2 роки тому

    amazing !the way you teach is marvelous

  • @dimitraxexaki2458
    @dimitraxexaki2458 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much Emma! Your videos are very helpful

  • @nupurmhatre3263
    @nupurmhatre3263 3 роки тому +14

    Hey Emma I love ur teaching! Keep Going lot of love from India. I adore your accent it sounds so breathtaking ☺ I guess I'm first 😉

  • @sreevalsansengupta6351
    @sreevalsansengupta6351 2 роки тому +18

    Thanks teacher Emma for sharing a wonderful lesson for us! I learned a lot :D! Hope you will share more helpful videos like this one!!!!! Thanks :)

  • @ewunetumerera9388
    @ewunetumerera9388 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I have followed various lessons. The way you present them is very interesting and comprehend able.

  • @jayswilliams
    @jayswilliams 3 роки тому

    Useful! Thank you!

  • @jatinderpalsingh1008
    @jatinderpalsingh1008 3 роки тому +3

    Pronunciation plays very important role in Language. Thank you teacher EMMA💜 LOVE FROM INDIA

  • @joresilvapereira6604
    @joresilvapereira6604 3 роки тому +5

    I have been allowing this incredible teacher for a long time ago. So my English comes increasing every single day. If today I'm able to speak english, Emma has been helping me a lot. So in this case, I feel free for to tell. Thanks Emma, you're the best teacher, in my opinion.

    • @evansowino5672
      @evansowino5672 3 роки тому

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    • @evansowino5672
      @evansowino5672 3 роки тому

      She is *a good english teacher*.

  • @2Evan
    @2Evan 3 роки тому

    Great work, extremely practical words. And not too technical at all. Makes it enjoyable. Brilliant series of pronunciation videos. 👏

  • @camillebadjagou4734
    @camillebadjagou4734 3 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate your way of teaching. You always sound so natural and make clear and easy the point that you share. You inspire me a lot. Keep up the good work ❤

  • @poojachhachhiya1574
    @poojachhachhiya1574 3 роки тому +3

    Actually This was an amazing session.

  • @kinyera6
    @kinyera6 3 роки тому +5

    I loved the second pronunciations of the syllables groups

  • @sophiagrgvlogs3501
    @sophiagrgvlogs3501 3 роки тому

    Love your teaching method👍

  • @NadineC40
    @NadineC40 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Emma. You're doing an amazing job. Kudos

  • @tompeled6193
    @tompeled6193 3 роки тому +13

    4:08 Because "business" means something totally different from _busy +ness, busy +ness_ is spelled "busyness."
    6:34 Because of voice assimilation, a more accurate reduction would be /ˈvɛtʃ.tə.bəl/.
    12:29 In American English, it's pronounced /ˈlɪtəɹ(ə)li/.
    13:54 More reduced /ˈæk.ʃli/.

  • @rafaeljimenez4997
    @rafaeljimenez4997 3 роки тому +3

    It is incredible how clear are your explanations. As a spanish speaker I realise I have to learn two types of English ;The spoken and the written English. How different they are !!!. Thanks Emma for your pronunciation classes and keep doing it, please.

  • @kentanoh2835
    @kentanoh2835 2 роки тому

    This is awesome. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @Brunno2099
    @Brunno2099 3 роки тому +1

    *_I enjoyed it, Emma! Because this type of the lesson make the difference_* ✔✨
    *Thank You*

  • @elizabetgarbeva5890
    @elizabetgarbeva5890 3 роки тому +4

    When I realized that I have miss pronounced some of those words, I was shocked. Thank u so much for this video😍

    • @isabellecoleman2692
      @isabellecoleman2692 3 роки тому

      I'm Emma from mmm ...
      Me: it's time to improve my English 😍 I like your videos 🤗😉

  • @triciamaeasuncion2764
    @triciamaeasuncion2764 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Ms. Emma, Im from Philippines and I want to thank you for motivating especially me who dont have the courage to speak not so fluently in english and also thanks for teaching me how to pronounce it correctly.
    Thanks a lot Ms. Emma❤️❤️

  • @himario556
    @himario556 Рік тому

    She’s the beautiest teacher I’ve ever seen🙌🏻😊

  • @iqra3731
    @iqra3731 3 роки тому

    This video is so helpful.
    Thankyou❤

  • @carlabrown2406
    @carlabrown2406 3 роки тому +3

    Great lesson. It's not always easy to reduce the syllables down but you've made it easier. Reading your lips and copying your pronunciation has helped me a lot. Thanks Emma

  • @davesmith6436
    @davesmith6436 3 роки тому +3

    Hello Emma! I was waiting for you last week but without success. Hopefully, you're not gonna be disappearing anymore. As always, thanks for the new lesson here. I'm always delighted to see and hear you any time!

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  3 роки тому +1

      I'm here! I had an exceptionally busy week last week... Something had to give!

    • @sachiniramasinghe9678
      @sachiniramasinghe9678 3 роки тому

      Me too!!! Daddy Dave.

    • @davesmith6436
      @davesmith6436 3 роки тому +1

      @@mmmEnglish_Emma No worries! As I sincerely consider, the most important thing is that not to overwork for yourself and be able to find quite time for a proper rest as well. I (and maybe, not only I ) appreciate and cherish you and also your amazing channel a lot 'cause I'm your dedicated admirer. And if it needs, I'm gonna be waiting for you as long as you need. God keeps you!
      P.S. I was in Australia many times, those journeys were an integral part of my sport career.

  • @eliaskebede4732
    @eliaskebede4732 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You Emma !

  • @jmohammadpour
    @jmohammadpour 3 роки тому

    Many thanks, Emma!

  • @pepamisas8057
    @pepamisas8057 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Emma from Spain, I’m really keen on your youtube classes. Thank you for being so helpful. Congratulations!

  • @ahmadalokka1653
    @ahmadalokka1653 3 роки тому +4

    I collect them in a paper to get used to their pronunciation. Thanks Emma ❤❤❤❤

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  3 роки тому

      Make sure you do the homework at the end, Ahmad! Make a recording and compare it to my pronunciation :)

    • @ahmadalokka1653
      @ahmadalokka1653 3 роки тому

      Thnx for your kindness

  • @meghrajdangi5184
    @meghrajdangi5184 3 роки тому

    This video was really helpful for me. Thanks a bunch

  • @monicanguyen3057
    @monicanguyen3057 2 роки тому

    Thank you Emma. You’re only teacher can fix my problem. Love you so much! 😘

  • @user-il7yo2mi1w
    @user-il7yo2mi1w 3 роки тому +6

    The cutest teacher ever

  • @newloggers
    @newloggers 3 роки тому +14

    Hi Emma ☺️ Another great pronunciation lesson with my favourite teacher 🤗 I’ve always had a clear accent , but I’ve made a huge progress on sounding more natural since I followed you two years ago👍 Thank you so much🙏 You’re a star 👊 I am so glad to see that I already pronounce almost all of these words naturally, like a native speaker🤗 Thanks a lot again🙏 Have a nice week ☺️ Sending huge loves and greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷☺️👋

  • @SergioDuque8
    @SergioDuque8 3 роки тому

    I loved this video! Thank you so much

  • @deqaabdullahijama8984
    @deqaabdullahijama8984 2 роки тому

    Thank you for teaching us❤️

  • @md9936
    @md9936 3 роки тому +3

    wow, good class, I didn't know how to pronounce some words, I'm doing interviews for new jobs and I wanna sound the best as possible!

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  3 роки тому +2

      Definitely practise these words with me, MD! They are very common, useful ones to pronounce naturally!

    • @md9936
      @md9936 3 роки тому

      @@mmmEnglish_Emma many thanks!

  • @Michael_swc
    @Michael_swc 3 роки тому +3

    Perfect, thanks 😁🖐️.

  • @jesenkosokoljak
    @jesenkosokoljak 2 роки тому

    I am happy I recently discovered this awesome English polishing channel with charming Emma.
    I would add very common word beautifully pronounced as beautifly.

  • @Mithrahasini
    @Mithrahasini 3 роки тому

    Its very useful video for me my dear teacher....... thank u so much for ur weekly videos...... KEEP ROCKING

  • @sidharthdigal36
    @sidharthdigal36 3 роки тому +5

    I'm from india and i loved your videos. Thank you emma for making these videos.. ❤❤you're the best teacher.

  • @anujarora0
    @anujarora0 3 роки тому +16

    My favourite chocolate jokes:
    *1.Why did the donut visit the dentist?*
    He needed a chocolate filling
    *2.What kind of candy is never on time?*
    ChocoLATE
    3.I heard a joke about chocolate bars and it wasn’t that funny. So I just *snickered…😂😂*

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  3 роки тому +4

      😂🤣

    • @nikkem1174
      @nikkem1174 3 роки тому

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      @AMINECHEFI 3 роки тому

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  • @didoangel2316
    @didoangel2316 3 роки тому

    thank you..great way to explain

  • @appleballos6167
    @appleballos6167 Рік тому

    Hi emma, thank you so much. Ive learned so many things from your video. Worth to watch.❤

  • @katelyrics8596
    @katelyrics8596 3 роки тому +5

    Hey, I hope you'll answer what should I do in order to reform my accent.
    I often pronounce words wrong
    Means I learned enough English to speak
    , but when it comes to speak
    I pronounce word not accurate as it should be.
    I don't know what the reason behind that, is that my hesitation.
    And it was a cute moment when you pushed your finger up 7:35.

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  3 роки тому +3

      😅 yes, I can't quite get that finger up!!!

    • @mmmEnglish_Emma
      @mmmEnglish_Emma  3 роки тому +2

      I have made several lessons to help you learn how to improve your accent, and practise speaking with me! Start here: ua-cam.com/video/Nc2r_5XhkGk/v-deo.html

  • @ibrahimalgebaly4229
    @ibrahimalgebaly4229 3 роки тому +3

    You ARE so inspiring
    I love your way of illustrating the information
    Actually, you're a piece of chocolate ❤️

  • @aneciamacaranas156
    @aneciamacaranas156 2 роки тому

    You speak very clearly emma.i love it the way you teach

  • @dramirabelal3489
    @dramirabelal3489 3 роки тому

    Your approach is simple thanks🌹🌹🌹

  • @imadmole
    @imadmole 3 роки тому +5

    I'm Emma from mmm ...
    Me: it's time to improve my English 😍 I like your videos 🤗😉

  • @tompeled6193
    @tompeled6193 3 роки тому +14

    Alternate title: Schwa Deletion in English

  • @posmasitorus6962
    @posmasitorus6962 Рік тому

    Than'ks for vocabulary teaching me Emma

  • @humbertorodriguez9330
    @humbertorodriguez9330 3 роки тому

    Thank so much. You are brilliant teacher and professional!