a and u pronunciation - do THIS to tell the difference (/æ/ and /ʌ/)
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- SIMPLE EXPLANATION between a and u pronunciation as in ‘bat’ and ‘but’
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00:04 Introduction
01:47 Short Vowel sounds and how they're both difficult to pronounce
03:02 Three tips to help you pronounce the two sounds
The phonetic symbols for the a and u vowels sounds are /æ/ and /ʌ/.
In this tutorial I show you the 2 reasons why a and u pronunciation sound similar in English.
I then show you the 3 simple ways to tell the difference. Learning these will give you clear and confident English Pronunciation.
The 3 differences between a and u pronunciation are:
A pronunciation:
Lips - your lips should be stretched wide apart (use the drum stick technique to make sure your lips are wide enough)
Tongue - for 'a' pronunciation your tongue is right behind your teeth
Tongue Height - for 'a' pronunciation, the highest bit of your tongue is at the front of your mouth.
U pronunciation:
Lips - your lips are relaxed and closer together for the British u pronunciation
Tongue - Your tongue is further back in the mouth (watch how I pull my tongue back)
Tongue height - for u pronunciation, the highest part of my tongue is further back in the mouth.
Although a and u pronunciation can sound similar, by understanding the 2 things that make these English vowels similar, and the 3 things that make them different, you will develop clear a and u pronunciation...
And a clear British Accent.
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I don't think anyone can explain this better than you sir ,,watching in 2022 ,,, I am shocked how perfectly you are making these sounds offcourse you are native ,, like I am shocked after watching a magic trick infront of my eyes ,, something performed so beautifully , perfectly and comfortably.❣️
It will gift me that I have been waiting for past 27 years. Thanks a lot sir. You are my true teacher.
Hi Johanna, thank you for your kind message! I'm so pleased you could find my tutorials and that they are helping you :)
There's lots on the channel here to help you!
I've got a new video out today which I think you'll find useful. Check it out here:
Check it out here:
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Keep going with your practice :)
Michael
You are such a professional. Your tutorials are so much different and better from others, obviously made by amateurs who probably think "English is my mother tongue, let me teach pronunciation though I don't know how, so just listen and repeat after me".))) That's not working.
I learned so much from you! Thanks Michael. My dream is to reduce accent with a teacher like you. But can't afford it yet.
Hello Michael, Your explanation of difference /æ/ and /ʌ/ with the tongue is brilliant. Thanks a lot. Regards, Edward
Hi Edward, You're very welcome! I appreciate you're comment.
Have you seen the new video I've posted today? Here's the link to check it out if you'd like. I cover a lot of things including vowels, the dark l, and word stress + rhythm :)
czcams.com/video/VXSk796bDGk/video.html
Michael
As a francophone, no has to told these vowels apart before me. I'm blessed, thank you
This is hands down the best explanation about the difference between /æ/ and /ʌ/!
Thank you! I've been looking for this info for something and you explained it so well.
I like these sound comparison videos. I learn a lot from them. Thanks
You make the learning of phonetics easy.
Well done.
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Wow the best video on CZcams!!! please keep teaching!!! Thanks Micheal
Thank you for your efforts. I really appreciate it, you make clearly to understand.
My first grader was able to use your tips to help with differentiating short u from short a when she's trying to spell. Such a great help, thank you Michael!
Hi Susan, you're welcome! I'm pleased it's helped so much!
Michael
very clear explanation！thanks😊
Thanks!
Brilliant! Thank you!
As a non-native english speaker, who has lived in the south of England for ~10 years, it's pretty clear that English has the oddity that is EXTREMELY rich in the usage of vowels in ways that other languages don't even have (e.g. most "a" sounds being similar or it just doesn't matter which version you make) and at the same time English lacks some consonant sounds.
Praiseworthy effort by you.
Thanks.
Thank you very much!
This is what I need to teach sir. Thank you
Hey Sharon, I'm glad it was helpful! Well done for practicing :)
Did you see the video I published yesterday on English rhythm and word stress?
If you didn't, take a look at it here:
czcams.com/video/CLIRRK5B9LU/video.html
I think you'll like it!
Michael
explained beautifully!
unbelievable explanation 🙏🙏
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Haidar! How are you? I feel like it's been ages! I hope you are getting on well :D
Have you seen the new video I've just posted today?
I think you'll find it useful! Here's the link to check it out: czcams.com/video/kEznGvS6GKU/video.html
Thanks for your comment!
Michael :)
Perfect and pure voice.your prononcation was pretty well❤
Just amazing
A lot of thanks to you! You are indeed a brilliant teacher!
You're very welcome Xia! I'm glad you've found the video useful!
Did you see the video I published yesterday on English rhythm and word stress?
If you didn't, take a look at it here:
czcams.com/video/CLIRRK5B9LU/video.html
I think you'll like it!
Michael
Thank you so much sir
Exactly what I needed. Thank you very much
Glad it helped! Michael
Thank u dear
Great video ❤
omg thank you so much! I was struggling with my exam and your classes are so precise! thank you!!!!!
Charlene, you're welcome! I'm so pleased it's helped you... and I hope it helps you to pass your exam too!
Have you seen the new video I've just posted today?
I think you'll find it useful! Here's the link to check it out: czcams.com/video/kEznGvS6GKU/video.html
Michael :)
good lesson.
You are a great teacher! Thank You Very Much!
Thanks for watching! I'm pleased it helped you - and it's good to read your comment.
Did you see the new video I published yesterday on Prince Harry? Take a look, I think you'll like it!
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Michael
Good lesson
This video is super clear, and super useful, thank you so much!!!!!
I'm pleased it's helped you Ojo! Good to have you here in the community!
Big thank you for making this video!! I have APD, and I've been struggling hearing/pronouncing with these sounds. Thank you!!!!!!!
I'm glad it's helped you!! Keep going with the other videos on the channel, they will continue to help you 🙂
Michael
Such an amazing teacher!
Thanks Stella - It's great that the videos are helping you... thanks for watching them!
Did you see the new video I published yesterday on Prince Harry? Take a look, I think you'll like it!
czcams.com/video/4C2zzHFcuFk/video.html
Michael
Thank you 🙏 Michael!
Welcome! What's your name?
Michael
Yes it is ,it is very important video
Great Teacher! Michael !
Thanks Joyce, I'm pleased the videos are helping you.
I've got a new video out today on the 2 pronunciations of 'were' which I think you'll find helpful. Check it out here:
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Michael :)
Thank you a lot.
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped :D
Great 😍
Thanks bro
thank you very much!
I also like to compare it with the situation when your doctor asks to open your mouth. So the sound /æ/ when you open it widly and you show your throat to the doctor so he/she would be abale to see it clearly. And if this is about the sound /ʌ/ you open your moth, but you hide your throat behind your tongue (you don't show throat)
Omg thank you so much. Spanish is my first language and I've always struggled with these two sounds! To me they were basically the same. I think I've learnt now. Thank you. Lorena.
Do you use the first a in Spanish or the Second.?
@@sthenes1None of them. In Spanish, A is pronounced like the O in owl (which is pronounced ah-wool).
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Excellent video !
Thank you very much!
Amazing man!!!
Legend! Thank you for all the comments!
Michael
Sir your classes so amazing
Hi Shivakumar, thanks and welcome to this channel! Michael
Could you make a video on modern received pronunciation accent's intonation with some examples? I'm really looking forward to it.
Hey Sam, did you see the video I published yesterday on Prince Harry's English - Apart from a few examples where he now uses American pronunciation, his English is a great example of Modern RP - and I highlight how you can do the same in the video. Check it out here (I think you'll like it!): czcams.com/video/4C2zzHFcuFk/video.html
Michael
Greattttttttttttttt no words
Tell me one think does google translate or google speech uderstand native English speakers or no? I I spent 3 days of training with these /\ sound but it doesn't understand me.
It understands when I say cub or cut but when I pronounce bud or crust it doesn't.
When I say crust it translates as craft.
Bud - bad or but.
I'm so tired, I have no problems with æ and ä sounds but /\ just kills me.
Also when I pronounce luck it says lock.
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You are a very good and analytical teacher. But some was with ancient Greek and today we only use one alpha. I don't know if is the first that you explain,ruther is the second, pub, cut, not cat.
Super
Thanks Angel, It's great to hear you enjoyed it!
Michael
Nice
Thanks
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How can I make 10,000 likes on the video? hahah I love this video!!!!
Thanks JEN, I'm pleased it's helped you so much!! Keep going with the videos!
Michael 😀
Make a video about Rhotricity
I've just filmed one. It's coming out next week. It's going to be included in my Reaction video to Manny Khoshbins English pronunciation
Raise my hat to you
This in British English? Please answer me?
Yes
2024 ❤
I was made fun of in a meeting for using the drum sticks when pronouncing words with /æ/
😂😂 And it's their fault for not being drummers!
Please make it fast sir
I will Pradeep! Looking forward to seeing you at the premier in a few minutes!
Thank you so much sir
You're welcome Pradeep. It's great to have you engaging on the channel so much! I'm pleased to have you here!
Michael