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How to hear the difference between "can" and "can't" in American English[edit | edit source]
If you are learning to speak American English, one of the most common contractions "CAN'T" is one of the most difficult!
In this American English pronunciation lesson you’ll learn from multiple native speakers how to pronounce the word can’t. It’s surprising for most students to learn that in English we often don’t say the “T” in can’t.
It’s hard to train your accent to drop the T in can’t but it definitely is necessary if you want to sound more like a native speaker of English.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Why have a good accent in English?, Improve your English accent: how?, Silent Letters & How to Pronounce THE.
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