Clarity Speech / Accent
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -The Clarity Speech / Accent podcast is committed to teaching adults how to improve their American accent. Examples of how to modify speech to speak with a Standard American Accent are given.
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When Do You Pronounce ’S’ as a ’Z’ in American English?
November 22, 2023 16:16 - 4 minutes - 7.34 MBWhen Do You Pronounce 'S' as a 'Z' in American English? In this video, we will talk about when you pronounce 'S' as a 'Z' at the end of words in American English. There are many commonly used short words in American English where the 'S' is pronounced as a 'Z' -- is, has, was, etc. We also pronounce it as a 'Z' at the end of certain plural words -- dogs, judges, etc. Learn more about when to pronounce 'S' as 'Z'. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
How Do You Pronounce ’ED’ at the End of Words in American English?
November 18, 2023 16:22 - 3 minutes - 5.98 MBHow Do You Pronounce 'ED' at the End of Words in American English? In this video, we will talk about how you pronounce 'ED' at the end of words in American English. Many past tense verbs in English end in the letters 'ED', but are not pronounced that way. For instance, 'talked' is spelled with an 'ED' but you pronounce it as a 'T'. 'Raised' is spelled with an 'ED' but you pronounce it as a 'D'. Why is this and how can you determine how to pronounce the word? We will discuss one simple way t...
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 10
November 15, 2023 22:53 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 10 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Four Tricky Sounds in American English -- SH, ZH, CH and J
November 11, 2023 16:11 - 3 minutes - 7.16 MBFour Tricky Sounds in American English -- SH, ZH, CH and J In this video, we will talk about four tricky sounds in American English -- SH, ZH, CH and J. These sounds can be difficult to produce for those who don't have them in their native langauge. Learn the difference between them and how to produce each one. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
One Easy Trick to Make the American English ’Z’ Sound
November 09, 2023 02:36 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MBOne Easy Trick to Make the American English 'Z' Sound In this video, we will talk about one easy trick to produce the American English 'Z' Sound. Some non-native speakers tend to pronounce the 'Z' sound as an 'S' sound. These two sounds are very different in American English, and it can confuse your listeners if you don't say them differently. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
How to Say ’L’ blends in Standard American English
November 04, 2023 22:00 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBHow to Say 'L' blends in Standard American English In this video, we will discuss how to say 'L' blends, where the L sound is blended in with another consonant, such as BL, GL, FL, etc. We will practice pronouncing 'L' blends in Standard American English, using simple words and sentences. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
How to Say the Final ’L’ sound in Standard American English
November 01, 2023 21:58 - 5 minutes - 9.64 MBHow to Say the Final 'L' sound in Standard American English In this video, we will discuss how the Final 'L' sound is produced differently from 'L' in the beginning and middle of words. The Final 'L' can be more difficult for non-native speakers. We will practice pronouncing the Final 'L' sound in Standard American English, using simple words and sentences. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Sentences for Commonly Mispronounced Words - Client Review 9 - Part 2
October 28, 2023 21:56 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBPractice Sentences for Commonly Mispronounced Words - Client Review 9 - Part 2 In this video, we will be practicing sentences that contain words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Sentences for Commonly Mispronounced Words - Client Review 9 - Part 1
October 25, 2023 21:54 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBPractice Sentences for Commonly Mispronounced Words - Client Review 9 - Part 1 In this video, we will be practicing sentences that contain words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’OW’ vowel in Standard American English -- Part 3
October 18, 2023 22:42 - 3 minutes - 7.2 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'OW' vowel in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'OW' vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’OW’ vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2
October 18, 2023 22:39 - 4 minutes - 8.89 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'OW' vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'OW' vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’OW’ vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1
October 14, 2023 22:37 - 4 minutes - 7.36 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'OW' vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'OW' vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
One Simple Trick to Pronounce Short Vowels in American English
October 12, 2023 00:24 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MBOne Simple Trick to Pronounce Short Vowels in American English In this video, we will discuss how to pronounce short vowels in American English using a simple method for making them sound more natural. What is it? Relax! Relax your tongue and relax your jaw. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 4
October 07, 2023 18:16 - 5 minutes - 9.71 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 4 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 3
October 04, 2023 18:02 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 3 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 2
September 30, 2023 17:59 - 4 minutes - 8.72 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 2 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 1
September 27, 2023 17:55 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 8 PART 1 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’S’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 4
September 23, 2023 17:16 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'S' sound in Standard American English -- Part 4 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'S' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’S’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
September 19, 2023 17:12 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'S' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'S' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’S’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
September 16, 2023 17:09 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'S' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'S' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Prosody in Standard American English -- See it in Waveforms
September 12, 2023 22:37 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBProsody in Standard American English -- See it in Waveforms In this video, we will be discussing how to speak with a natural prosody in Standard American English. Automated waveforms will show variations in pitch and rhythm. Clips are taken from the YouTube channels Learn French with FrenchPod101.com and Everyday Chinese. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’S’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
September 12, 2023 16:43 - 3 minutes - 5.6 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'S' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will learn how to pronounce the 'S' sound in Standard American English. Avoid common pronunciation mistakes for the 'S' sound. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Sentences for Commonly Mispronounced Words - Client Review 7
September 09, 2023 22:31 - 4 minutes - 7.88 MBPractice Sentences for Commonly Mispronounced Words - Client Review 7 In this video, we will be practicing sentences that contain words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. This words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 7
September 05, 2023 22:27 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 7 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. This words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 6
September 03, 2023 02:21 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 6 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. This words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’SH’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
August 29, 2023 23:39 - 4 minutes - 8.14 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'SH' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'SH' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’SH’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
August 26, 2023 23:37 - 5 minutes - 9.93 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'SH' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'SH' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’SH’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
August 23, 2023 23:34 - 5 minutes - 9.35 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'SH' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'SH' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 5
August 19, 2023 18:08 - 4 minutes - 7.81 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 5 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. This words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 4
August 16, 2023 18:06 - 5 minutes - 9.46 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 4 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. This words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the -ING’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
August 12, 2023 18:02 - 3 minutes - 7.14 MBPractice Pronouncing the -ING' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the '-ING' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the -ING’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
August 09, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 8.53 MBPractice Pronouncing the -ING' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the '-ING' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the -ING’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
August 05, 2023 17:57 - 6 minutes - 12.7 MBPractice Pronouncing the -ING' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the '-ING' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
List of ’U’ Words Pronounced as ’YU’ -- Part 4
August 02, 2023 20:30 - 2 minutes - 4.69 MBList of 'U' Words Pronounced as 'YU' -- Part 4 In this video, we will discuss which words in Standard American English have a 'U' sound that it pronounced as 'YU'. For instance, the word 'cube' vs. the word 'tube'. This episode includes a list comparing words spelled similarly but pronounced differently. Practice saying these words correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
When Do You Say ’U’ with a ’Y’ Sound? Part 3
July 29, 2023 20:25 - 5 minutes - 9.26 MBWhen Do You Say 'U' with a 'Y' Sound? Part 3 In this video, we will discuss which words in Standard American English have a 'U' sound that it pronounced as 'YU'. For instance, the word 'cube' vs. the word 'tube'. Practice saying these words correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
When Do You Say ’U’ with a ’Y’ Sound? Part 2
July 26, 2023 20:21 - 4 minutes - 7.91 MBWhen Do You Say 'U' with a 'Y' Sound? Part 2 In this video, we will discuss which words in Standard American English have a 'U' sound that it pronounced as 'YU'. For instance, the word 'cube' vs. the word 'tube'. Practice saying these words correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
When Do You Say ’U’ with a ’Y’ Sound? Part 1
July 22, 2023 20:16 - 4 minutes - 7.87 MBWhen Do You Say 'U' with a 'Y' Sound? Part 1 In this video, we will discuss which words in Standard American English have a 'U' sound that it pronounced as 'YU'. For instance, the word 'cube' vs. the word 'tube'. Practice saying these words correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 3
July 19, 2023 20:04 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 3 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. This words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’CH’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
July 15, 2023 19:58 - 5 minutes - 9.69 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'CH' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'CH' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’CH’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
July 12, 2023 19:53 - 4 minutes - 8.7 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'CH' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'CH' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the ’CH’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
July 08, 2023 19:47 - 4 minutes - 8.68 MBPractice Pronouncing the 'CH' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'CH' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
My Car Has an Accent!
July 05, 2023 19:40 - 5 minutes - 9.48 MBMy Car Has an Accent! In this video, we will be discussing the Asian accent of a message coming from a bluetooth device. What makes the accent difficult for Americans to understand? Are there some accents that are easier to understand than others? How could that message sound more intelligible? For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing Words Containing ’COM’ and ’CON’ in Standard American English -- Part 4
July 01, 2023 18:04 - 5 minutes - 10 MBPractice Pronouncing Words Containing 'COM' and 'CON' in Standard American English -- Part 4 In this video, we will practice pronouncing words containing 'COM' and 'CON in Standard American English. 'COM' and 'CON' are pronounced differently depending on syllable stress. Learn how to say them correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing Words Containing ’COM’ and ’CON’ in Standard American English -- Part 3
June 28, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 7.63 MBPractice Pronouncing Words Containing 'COM' and 'CON' in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing words containing 'COM' and 'CON in Standard American English. 'COM' and 'CON' are pronounced differently depending on syllable stress. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) Learn how to say them correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 2
June 24, 2023 17:57 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBCommonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 2 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing Words Containing ’COM’ and ’CON’ in Standard American English -- Part2
June 21, 2023 17:50 - 4 minutes - 8.51 MBPractice Pronouncing Words Containing 'COM' and 'CON' in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing words containing 'COM' and 'CON in Standard American English. 'COM' and 'CON' are pronounced differently depending on syllable stress. Learn how to say them correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing Words Containing ’COM’ and ’CON’ in Standard American English -- Part 1
June 17, 2023 17:47 - 4 minutes - 8.6 MBPractice Pronouncing Words Containing 'COM' and 'CON' in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing words containing 'COM' and 'CON in Standard American English. 'COM' and 'CON' are pronounced differently depending on syllable stress. Learn how to say them correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing ’This’ and ’These’ in Standard American English
June 14, 2023 17:43 - 3 minutes - 6.28 MBPractice Pronouncing 'This' and 'These' in Standard American English In this video, we will practice pronouncing the words 'This' and 'These' in Standard American English. Learn how and when to say them correctly. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the vocalic ’ER’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
June 10, 2023 19:12 - 5 minutes - 10 MBPractice Pronouncing the vocalic 'ER' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the vocalic 'ER' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Practice Pronouncing the vocalic ’ER’ sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
June 07, 2023 19:10 - 4 minutes - 8.09 MBPractice Pronouncing the vocalic 'ER' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the vocalic 'ER' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.