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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. | ||
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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Revision as of 20:24, 18 January 2021
How to hear the difference between "can" and "can't" in American English
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.