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== How to | == How to hear the difference between "can" and "can't" in American English == | ||
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If you are learning to speak American English, one of the most common contractions "'''CAN'T'''" is one of the most difficult! | 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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages:</span> [https://polyglotclub.com/help/language-learning-tips/good-english-accent-why Why have a good accent in English?], [https://polyglotclub.com/help/language-learning-tips/improve-english-accent Improve your English accent: how?], [[Language/English/Pronunciation/Silent-Letters|Silent Letters]] & [[Language/English/Pronunciation/How-to-Pronounce-THE|How to Pronounce THE]]. | |||
==Videos== | |||
===How to Pronounce Can vs. Can't -- American English Accent ...=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp7xmbtylqI</youtube> | |||
===Can vs. Can't | American English Pronunciation - YouTube=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8HLdhpjmng</youtube> | |||
===The Most Confusing English Mistake | "Did You Say CAN or CAN'T ...=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P3ZW226N8A</youtube> | |||
< | ==Other Lessons== | ||
* [[Language/English/Pronunciation/How-to-Pronounce-H|How to Pronounce H]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Pronunciation/How-to-Pronounce-R|How to Pronounce R]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Pronunciation/Silent-Letters|Silent Letters]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Pronunciation/How-to-Pronounce-THE|How to Pronounce THE]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Pronunciation/Alphabet-and-Pronunciation|Alphabet and Pronunciation]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 27 March 2023
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.
Videos[edit | edit source]
How to Pronounce Can vs. Can't -- American English Accent ...[edit | edit source]
Can vs. Can't | American English Pronunciation - YouTube[edit | edit source]
The Most Confusing English Mistake | "Did You Say CAN or CAN'T ...[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to Pronounce H
- How to Pronounce R
- Silent Letters
- How to Pronounce THE
- Alphabet and Pronunciation