The English Vowel Your Teacher Taught Wrong /eI/

Описание: Your English teachers never really talked to you about American English vowels, like the /eI/ and many others. The /ei/ vowel sounds is what's found in words like "take" and "they". A key concept for vowels in American English is language placement: you want the sound to project from low your throat. Another key to American English placement is that your throat needs to be relaxed and wide to allow air to get through. Take a look at this Fluent American video to see how to pronounce this vowel sound correctly, with proper placement and mouth position.

Compare /eI/ to common minimal pairs, like pain vs pen vs pin:
   • ɛ I eI | How to Pronounce Vowels in Americ...  

Test your listening to see if you can hear /eI/:
   • These Should Not Sound the Same-Minimal Pa...  

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The most important part of American English pronunciation: Placement
   • Placement Is How to Speak American English...  

The hardest American English vowel sound: short i
   • /i/ vs Short i + L | Fluent American Engli...  

The hardest American English consonant sound: th
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Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.

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