Lesson 8 is great! “Eight” contains the diphthong /eɪ/ – one of English’s most common vowel glides. Diphthong /eɪ/: Starts with /e/ (like “eh”) and glides to /ɪ/ (like “ih”). Your mouth moves from mid-open to near-close!...

Lesson 7 brings luck! “Seven” is a two-syllable word with stress on the first syllable. Let’s master it! Stress Pattern: SEV-en (stress on first syllable). The second syllable is reduced to schwa /ə/ in casual speech. The IPA Breakdown: /ˈsɛv.ən/...

Lesson 6 is here! “Six” ends with a consonant cluster /ks/ – two consonants together without a vowel between them. Cluster Challenge: /ks/ requires quick articulation. Your tongue moves from /k/ (back of mouth) to /s/ (front of mouth) in...

Lesson 5 is alive! “Five” contains a diphthong /aɪ/ – a vowel that changes quality during pronunciation. Diphthong Magic: /aɪ/ starts with an open vowel /a/ and glides to a close vowel /ɪ/. It’s two vowels in one sound! The IPA Breakdown:...

Welcome to Lesson 4! The word “four” is interesting because it rhymes with “door,” “more,” and “store.” Let’s explore why! Rhotic vs Non-Rhotic: Americans pronounce the ‘r’ in “four”...

Lesson 3 is here! “Three” contains one of English’s most challenging sounds for non-native speakers: the voiced dental fricative /ð/. But don’t worry – we’ll master it together! The /θ/ Challenge: This “th” sound...

Welcome to Lesson 2! The word “two” is a pronunciation superstar – it’s got consonant clusters, a diphthong, and a silent letter. Let’s break it down! Spelling vs Sound: “TWO” has a ‘w’ you DON’T pronounce!...