How Americans Really Say "What?" and "Don't"
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Video Details
Published7 months ago
Duration1:32
Video IDx3Bq71JAFcw
Languageen-US
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeYouTube Short
Performance Metrics
Views2.2K
Likes87
Comments8
Engagement Rate4.37%
Likes per 100 views4.00
Comments per 1K views3.68
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Description
Learn how to sound more natural in American English by mastering the glottal stop — that quick sound Americans use instead of a clear /t/ in words like "What?" or many of the negative contractions (can't, don't, haven't, etc.).
In this short accent training video, I'll show you three easy techniques to understand and pronounce the glottal stop correctly.
This lesson is ideal for English learners who want to:
✔ Understand American English speakers
✔ Speak naturally and confidently in American English
Watch, repeat, and practice these sounds until they become natural!
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Former classroom teacher. Published author. Conference presenter. Online instructor. I've been online since 2007, posting videos for students, blogging for teachers, and providing different forms of language support. My goal is to make language studies enjoyable and productive. Learn to communicate confidently and effectively in English. For more info and resources, visit www.englishwithjennifer.com.
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