Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 7.

Learning objectives

Pronounce the sound in the words friend, head, said, tell
Learn how to spell this sound
Learn the proper mouth position when making this sound
Learn the sound type
Pronunciation practice
Take the test

How to spell this sound

a	any
ai	said
ay	says
e	beg, get, less, men, shed, tell, ten, test, wet, yell
ea	head, jealous, pleasure, weather
ie	friend
u	bury

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

Your mouth should be relaxed
Your lips should be unrounded
Your Tongue: the front part of your tongue should be in the center part of your mouth
(see picture)

Sound Type

This is a VOICED sound which means:
- Your Vocal Cords DO vibrate when making the sound
- You CAN listen to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover your ears with your hands
- You CAN feel your Vocal Cords vibrating if you place your hands on your neck

Pronunciation practice

Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and tongue are in their proper positions.

any	said	says	get
head	friend	bury	tell
jealous	ten	pleasure	test

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Test

Choose the correct letter or letters to complete each of the following words.

1. _ny
2. s_ _d
3. s_ _s
4. g_t
5. h_ _d
6. fr_ _nd
7. t_ll
8. t_n
9. pl_ _sure
10. t_st
Note: the letter or letters needed to complete each word all have the same sound.