Pronunciation

Pronunciation/Unit 8: Plosives (P/B, T/D, K/G)

Vocabulary

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Pan

//pæn//

"Cook pot."

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Ban

//bæn//

"Prohibit."

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Time

//taɪm//

"Clock."

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Dime

//daɪm//

"Coin."

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Kate

//keɪt//

"Name."

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Gate

//geɪt//

"Door."

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//pɪn//

"Needle."

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Bin

//bɪn//

"Trash can."

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Toe

//təʊ//

"Foot digit."

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Doe

//dəʊ//

"Deer."

Article

Pop! 💥

Plosives stop the air, then release it with a 'pop'. They come in Voiced/Unvoiced pairs.

Unvoiced (Strong): /p/, /t/, /k/. Air puffs out (Aspiration).
- Pan, Top, Key.
Voiced (Weak): /b/, /d/, /g/. Vocal cords vibrate. Less air.
- Ban, Dop, Grey.

Test: Hold a paper. 'P' moves paper. 'B' does not.

Practice

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Which is Unvoiced (Strong)?

Which is Voiced (Vibration)?

Which word creates an air puff?

Minimal Pair: 'Cap' vs 'Cab'. Cap ends with...

Minimal Pair: 'Back' vs 'Bag'. Bag ends with...

If you touch your throat for /d/, do you feel buzz?

Do /t/ and /d/ look the same on the lips?

Aspiration (puff) happens mostly at the...

Which word starts with /k/?

10.

Which word starts with /d/?

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