Speak English like a North American: 4 Pronunciation Rules for the Letter T

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  • @engvidRonnie
    @engvidRonnie  3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Check out my new pronunciation video on the silent H! Learn 15+ common words where we DON'T pronounce the H: th-cam.com/video/R3Zf4XPhWUI/w-d-xo.html

    • @شهدحسام-ت4ث
      @شهدحسام-ت4ث 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      guys I have a telegram group to talk and practice English together if anyone wants to come 😌🙌welcome...the links in (about) in my channel I really really hope that all of you come and let's have fun❤ ...... Ronnie please come my best teacher ever❤❤

    • @tyriquesaunders1575
      @tyriquesaunders1575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SHAHED ¡ 😭😴🤧🤢😘😍🤠🤡🏴🕣🏁🇦🇮🇦🇩🇦🇱🇦🇽🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴🇮🇨🇰🇭🇧🇮

    • @jacearnold4093
      @jacearnold4093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love your channel from your neighbor country

    • @jacearnold4093
      @jacearnold4093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your a Canuck but I didn't saw you say aboot yet

    • @AA-dl6on
      @AA-dl6on 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love you so much hopefully to teach me an English face to face.

  • @juanfernandoalzate-aguiler3656
    @juanfernandoalzate-aguiler3656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +726

    I just realised that Ronnie has been teaching English on TH-cam for 10 years. She started in February 2009. Ronnie: I want to say thank you for all the effort you have put in making these videos. Please, please, keep uploading new videos. Greetings from Colombia.

    • @garrylitvinov8028
      @garrylitvinov8028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She's a smart lady, Juan. What are you think about her?

    • @juanfernandoalzate-aguiler3656
      @juanfernandoalzate-aguiler3656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@garrylitvinov8028 I think she's awesome.

    • @garrylitvinov8028
      @garrylitvinov8028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juan Fernando Alzate-Aguilera
      Thank you, Sir.
      Yes, she is.

    • @bodiabobo2521
      @bodiabobo2521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm from Ukraine , and I join you . I watch her lessons with pleasant . Her methods really unique

    • @mohdshoaib2369
      @mohdshoaib2369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bodiabobo2521 hi

  • @HerculanoBando
    @HerculanoBando 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Finally I found the "T Rules" for AmE (American English). Just a couple of weeks of hard working and I'll be speaking as a native (US). Thanks Ronnie for uncover them.

    • @kyriaki8088
      @kyriaki8088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      are you speaking like a native by now?

  • @CaioSilvaSantos647
    @CaioSilvaSantos647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    It’s so amazing how you’re able to make non native English speakers get the message. It’s knowledge + empathy. Thank you! 🙏🏾

  • @arielsarino2823
    @arielsarino2823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ronnie! Just came upon your channel. As a native English speaker (American US) I didn't realize all these subconscious rules regarding the letter T. I just want to make an observation though when the T is at the end of a word, as in your example of Hat and Mat. The T is actually pronounced, but very quietly to the point of sounding silent. That's my perception, at least. Here, the T at the end of "least " can be silent altogether, depending on one's variation of his or her accent (I just used several word examples right now without realizing at first!). I respect your video content. Keep it up!

  • @jdrodriguez7664
    @jdrodriguez7664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm an English teacher and I love watching your videos. YOU are my real mentor. Thank you so much!

  • @khalishaoyiza7112
    @khalishaoyiza7112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Going through your channel, it's been 13 years of awesomeness, your teachings are amazing. I don't understand why am just seeing this channel for the first time, okay I'll just assume am new on TH-cam in order not to beat myself too much. Thank you so much

  • @HumorSapiens06
    @HumorSapiens06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Now I really like the way she teaches English. It is very practical.

  • @isaacguedes9620
    @isaacguedes9620 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best teacher I've ever seen in my life! Thank you for your help, Ronnie! You're a lovely person.

  • @lrlizribeiro
    @lrlizribeiro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    7:40 I'm just glad I'm not the only one who finds it hard to understand sometimes when people say can/can't. I'm relieved to know that even native speakers may have the same difficulty.

  • @Magaariel
    @Magaariel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What teachers and books don't teach in years, you, Roni,, did it in 12 minutes,,,,!!! In mi opinion you are the best English teacher I have ever known,,,!!!

  • @mauronaranjo
    @mauronaranjo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    For us, who speak spanish, when the "t" is between the vowels like Ability, computer, etc; we don't have to replace the "t" soud for a "d", but we must have to replace it for an "r" sound in spanish :), But Ronnie, thank you for your tips. Your videos really help me to improve my english.

    • @hijugontis
      @hijugontis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      can you explain this further? i’m learning spanish now

    • @carlactym7835
      @carlactym7835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hijugontis what he means is that what the teacher calls "D" sound, for us who speak spanish, it sounds more like our "r", like when we say "cara"(face), for example (not when we say "perro"(dog) or "ratón"(mouse), that's another type of "r")

    • @hijugontis
      @hijugontis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@carlactym7835 thank you. still a bit confused tho haha my native language is slavic so we have the rolling R and “perro” and “raton” i get (i hope) but i can not get the difference between the two R’s you guys seem to have. how do you form the other R, that sounds more like D? :) also what confuses me more is that i asked my mexican friend to explain this to me and she said that just rolling it like i do in my language is right, but for example for “cara” you roll it once and for “carro” roll it twice or more.. 😬🙏🏻

    • @carlactym7835
      @carlactym7835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hijugontis hahaha yeah the 'soft r' sound it's a little bit confusing, think of the american english pronunciation of the T sound in words like water, the teacher in this video calls it a D sound, but in spanish that T sound is actually how our 'soft r' sounds. So you'll see you're not actually rolling your tongue to make it, or you could maybe see it like one "soft roll", try to take that T sound you make in words like water (american english pronunciation) and put it in spanish words like cara, pero(but), morado(purple) and see how it sounds

    • @GuilhermeRodrigues_11
      @GuilhermeRodrigues_11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@carlactym7835 Same with portuguese, I'd say it sounds way more like a soft r than a d

  • @aliahmedyacin721
    @aliahmedyacin721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much... I am a trainer from Djibouti and I really enjoy your lessons.
    You are a great teacher with a free spirit and a joyful heart.

  • @valmealvarezvalera4227
    @valmealvarezvalera4227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ronnie, I have a huge problem with T pronunciation. I am Spanish and I used to live in England and learned British pronunciation. Now I live in the US and I am studying for the TOEFL, and relearning this pronunciation is so hard!! In some words I can do the American sound, but in others it is impossible, it doesn't come naturally. People here look at me like I don't know how to speak and most of the people find my accent very strange LOL.Thanks for this video :)

  • @marvelouss719
    @marvelouss719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you are so funny. Your sense of humor is used at the appropriate time and is the right amount in every lesson. I am a Jamaican who loves your lessons. Big ups!

  • @sandragarnik7387
    @sandragarnik7387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ronnie, I've been living with my Canadian husband for 4 years. I am Colombian and just now, with this lesson, I can be clear about his pronunciation. I was trying to figure out between the R or D with the T. It is crazy, ins't it?

    • @irinakukhtyk3813
      @irinakukhtyk3813 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I had understood that something wrong after 1. year living in USA. I am from Ukraine.

  • @violett2952
    @violett2952 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like here, because she's practical and natural, easier for latin people to teach... amazing teacher I love here.

  • @papateachme
    @papateachme 5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Finally the American version of the T rules!! :) This is awesome!! Having said that... I was waiting for your Cockney impression of "Bo''l o wa'er" :(

    • @alisonbaarros
      @alisonbaarros 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hi teacher, you for here also!

    • @iijj
      @iijj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Aly, that was a great video of yours, in Jason Statham role :)

    • @elchami743
      @elchami743 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alisonbaarros for here????
      you mean "you're here"

  • @user-yh8dg3wq6i
    @user-yh8dg3wq6i ปีที่แล้ว

    I am interested in British accent only but you teach so well that I cannot help watching your videos. You are a very good teacher.

  • @RealEverydayEnglish
    @RealEverydayEnglish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great video !
    As a native English speaker who is also learning a foreign language, I too have been inspired to start creating content on TH-cam to help people with their English.
    I wish you continued success on your channel!

  • @nasisataye6832
    @nasisataye6832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ronnie ,I've never watched a teacher like you. Keep the nicest job up.

  • @LuliBrazil
    @LuliBrazil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    The T = D for me (Brazilian) it sounds like R.

    • @thegladiator7351
      @thegladiator7351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      It's a soft "d" so it's a little bit close to "r"

    • @Ffrancine_
      @Ffrancine_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Só consigo escutar como “r” tbm, nunca imaginei q fosse o som do “d”

    • @lorenatabares247
      @lorenatabares247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@Ffrancine_ Same in Spanish.

    • @allesindwillkommen
      @allesindwillkommen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      This "T" sound IS actually the short "R" sound as pronounced by Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish etc. speakers. Technically, it is called the "alveolar tap" and has the IPA symbol [ɾ]. You can read and listen to it here:
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_and_alveolar_flaps

    • @thejoanrd6408
      @thejoanrd6408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Ffrancine_ me neither, it's sounds like R in spanish too but i didin't know that there is a soft d

  • @soniacossa1868
    @soniacossa1868 ปีที่แล้ว

    What,I have to say you are the best teacher have never seen before. I love your lessons. Thank you for all for your dedication for us.I from Moçambique.

  • @AutisticMelon1
    @AutisticMelon1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're the most chill teacher and it's really enjoyable to learn from you 👌🏻

  • @civios123
    @civios123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Bulgaria. I'm trying to work on my North American accent and your video is immersely helpful. Thank you so very much!

  • @sweydigaming1216
    @sweydigaming1216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've never written a comment on youtube before but at this moment I decide to tell you, thank you very much.
    I am preparing for my TOEFL test this year, and I realized that you always teach us the common English student mistakes and please keep do it for us we really need it, thank you and thank you. from Mauritania

  • @malak.j5191
    @malak.j5191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been watching since 2014 after that I study English at the uni but i think you’re a good teacher i love u so much...

  • @caitlinm802
    @caitlinm802 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    If you're learning English in Scotland, you'll notice that we often use the silent t pronunciation in words like water and better. So we would say wa'er instead of wadder or water. I understand why people struggle with Scottish accents, we have some pretty weird pronunciations!

    • @feed5750
      @feed5750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bo'le 'o wa'er

  • @ameliaturcios4752
    @ameliaturcios4752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed too much this video for two reasons: 1) Because I'm spanish speaker native and understanding differences in how pronounce word like Dirty and similars words, has been a big headache for me specially when I have to talk using them; and, 2) Because you explained the pronunciations so funny and so emphatically, that I'm very thankful for that.

  • @city2733
    @city2733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    hi Ronnie, you funny and authentic teacher😂
    the "t" needs a new regulation, or a new revolution in the grammar of english-language. the poor t's they want to be also included in the pronunciations. too pity that they get avoided, Ronnie 🤔. i think that, as an english-learner, sentences with "t's" sound more grounded, solidified, serious, sharp and clear. if we, with respect, drop all these beautiful "t's", it would sound so wobbly. don't you think
    a language should sounds clear and pure in order to be understandable?
    with respect, Ronnie, thank you for this beautiful lesson🤓

  • @kennethcamacho1214
    @kennethcamacho1214 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "What am I going to do?"
    I'm living in New York City!!
    I love you ❤ Ronnie!!
    Thanks again for improving my English and my skills!!

  • @theUroshman
    @theUroshman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great and amazingly important video, Ronnie! I lived in Canada for 10 years and I found it completely crazy to switch all my t's into d's, so I did it sporadically, in the words such as 'bottle', battle, and thirty, but just couldn't force myself to say a 'd' in the words batter, matter, and would never ever put a 'd' in the word 'university'. I changed my t sound somewhat even in those words, so they sounded somewhere between a 't' and a 'd', but it never became a 'd'.

  • @kaseypasta
    @kaseypasta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh she is so gentle with teaching, I love her

  • @ismailes-saouny8674
    @ismailes-saouny8674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thanks for your teaching video
    Actually your teaching way
    It’s excellent I’m learning and in same time having fun

  • @sarajbuttar267
    @sarajbuttar267 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honourable ma'am,
    These videos are very important for us .
    You are very influential teacher .
    We are learning very well by you.
    We thank you so much our bottom of heart.

  • @bassimox1
    @bassimox1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I ve been waiting for this course for a long time. thanks a lot teacher.

  • @lifeisgwd
    @lifeisgwd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ronnie my son likes your video. He laughs alot. That's the best part i feel you teach the way children feel happy. Good luck for you

  • @chakramohora3698
    @chakramohora3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    you are genius teacher of english..
    and yes,, my english accent is so bad. and I'm superexcited to make my accent brilliant but I could not get it perfectly.
    and hope now this video would be helped me on my accent.

    • @kwizmon
      @kwizmon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean North American teacher.

  • @teresamelendez8540
    @teresamelendez8540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ronnie you are the best English teacher in the entire world. Thank you so much.🙏🏽❤️

  • @soleilmanart
    @soleilmanart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    we missed you so much thanks for the lesson

  • @danielyang5033
    @danielyang5033 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ronnie, you are the best English teacher, easy to understand and funny, keep up a good job. I love to watch your videos clips to improve my English speaking

  • @madurbaron8355
    @madurbaron8355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    😍😍😍 you are best teacher and funny we learn well with you 🙌🙏❤

  • @carlosmorell6680
    @carlosmorell6680 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very good lesson .I'm cuban, my native language is spanish and it might not be a big deal for many immigrants but for me,i'd really like to sound like a canadian or an american native ,therefore you can't get wrong with these lessons ,they help a lot,i really appreciate it.God bless teacher.

  • @francescafanigliuolo5327
    @francescafanigliuolo5327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pleaseee pronunciation: through, though and thought!!!! I love your videos!

  • @quynhpham8447
    @quynhpham8447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. This is video shreds light on me how to pronounce words with T inside. T makes word’s sound attractive!

  • @AhmedIbrahim-ym8qo
    @AhmedIbrahim-ym8qo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Ronnie, I loved your pronunciation of English, cause it seems to me very cleared to listen.

  • @TomasOthon
    @TomasOthon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never sound like "t"! Lol. Thanks a lot, wonderful and funny!

  • @joaovitorsimoes5684
    @joaovitorsimoes5684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a Brazilian and I’m self taught. Love your mood and you’re so funny and brilliant teaching that we really forgot that we are studying

  • @pst659
    @pst659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Okay Basically American’s hate “T” sound

  • @3006Ave
    @3006Ave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this instructions. I was confusing with these pronunciation water, better.... with sound d when first came to America well before internet time. We are now very luck to learn everything on TH-cam.

  • @marbr2763
    @marbr2763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hey Ronnie. For Spanish speakers is not a "d" , I think. It's more like an "r" sound... a soft r... (I love you ;)

    • @readitsnice2544
      @readitsnice2544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm brazilian and sounds like "R" for me as well.

    • @readitsnice2544
      @readitsnice2544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@garrylitvinov8028 Wtf? What's wrong with you dude, chill out.
      Peoples here is trying get knowledge, be nice. Peace out!

    • @garrylitvinov8028
      @garrylitvinov8028 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cacau Carmo
      Get lost asshole!

    • @arkadiatech2361
      @arkadiatech2361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      im Moroccan and yeah its R

    • @karinamoyano927
      @karinamoyano927 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garrylitvinov8028 you need sex more often in your life.

  • @Robson89almeida
    @Robson89almeida 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best ESL teacher ever. I love your classes, ma'am.

  • @andre6222
    @andre6222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    You're the best teacher ever. I'm in love with you. I understand all you say.

    • @andrew643.
      @andrew643. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She's great completely understandable

    • @IbarraAlejandro
      @IbarraAlejandro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful dog

    • @malejojc6290
      @malejojc6290 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Noor0abc90 me

    • @krishanyadav567
      @krishanyadav567 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iam indian if you talk me you can my number

    • @andre6222
      @andre6222 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krishanyadav567 ok

  • @englishbyteswithsiribon2391
    @englishbyteswithsiribon2391 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This topic is very important for an Asian like me. I learned a lot in this topic. Thank you very much. You have simplified your explanation perfectly.

  • @gracimeresarrazim4777
    @gracimeresarrazim4777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ronnie you’re the most amazing teacher I’ve ever seen

  • @aprendainglesozinho
    @aprendainglesozinho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great Class! Beijos do Brasil e deste professor brasileiro! You are in Canada? I'm in the USA. Much Love!😍🇧🇷

    • @a.schneider6058
      @a.schneider6058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      O correto é
      Are u in Canada? Haha

    • @misstache443
      @misstache443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.schneider6058
      HAHAHAAHAHAHHWWJSKSOOEKEEMWMWNSJSJ

    • @leonardoolivera3360
      @leonardoolivera3360 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@misstache443 ??

    • @mcsneto
      @mcsneto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      justamente por se preocupar com gramáticas, normativas, ortografia, sintaxes que as pessoas ficam 10 anos ou mais e não são capazes de manter uma comunicação em uma língua estrangeira. Ninguém fala corretamente, nem mesmo os nativos.

  • @SumiAkter-ib6vu
    @SumiAkter-ib6vu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A plethora of teacher in the world I have mesmerised on u,I love someone reaching however now I like u,recapitulate matter is that u r the best teacher in the world. My mind have no dilema to choose u.

  • @ahmedazzam3807
    @ahmedazzam3807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    where have you been?
    we miss you so much. ❤😍😗😗
    ❤💗😘😍💙💛😘😗😍❤💗😍😗

    • @ahmedazzam3807
      @ahmedazzam3807 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Noor0abc90
      yes, Eleen
      I'm egyptian.

    • @ahmedazzam3807
      @ahmedazzam3807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Noor0abc90
      Thank you so much, Eleen.
      That's very kind of you!
      i appreciate that and i'm really grateful to you. and as you may know we love and welcome all the countries of the world.
      Thanks dear ! ❤😗😗😗

    • @ahmedazzam3807
      @ahmedazzam3807 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Noor0abc90
      Thanks Eleen.
      My greetings to you, your family and country. ❤❤😗😗😗

    • @ahmedazzam3807
      @ahmedazzam3807 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Noor0abc90
      sure !
      That would be great.

    • @norsabry1
      @norsabry1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      احممد بسم الله ماشاء الله عليك الانجلش عندك حلو ممكن اعرف انت متابع ف انهي قناه ؟؟ او فين وشكرا

  • @gilbertorglima.
    @gilbertorglima. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just can’t stop watching your videos. You are amazing teacher . Thanks a lot 🙏🏽

  • @keyfqueen5358
    @keyfqueen5358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am from Somalia .
    I like English language . I came London before 4 month. Now i live UK

  • @dianahidalgo8446
    @dianahidalgo8446 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh lord. You just opened a world of understanding for me. I'm not a native speaker, so I never really paid any attention to any of this details about american English before (even though it is the one I've always been taught). It might have been one of my greatest struggles when I arrived to the US ready to start my first job after college; sometimes people don't even understand you if you don't pronounce the T with their accent

  • @CheshiRrRskiy
    @CheshiRrRskiy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    - This is madness!
    - Madness? This is English!!!

  • @zubeydeokur2014
    @zubeydeokur2014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video.I am a Turkish woman living in the Netherlands.

  • @winistarr
    @winistarr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    teacher ronnie i have a question.
    am i only one hearing R instead of T?
    i mean it sounded like Compurer, Warer, Marrer.

  • @tjfSIM
    @tjfSIM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your teaching style, and how you don't take yourself too seriously! I remember my brother telling me about when he was living in Canada, and he was talking about a Pontiac to an American. He must have said it about 5 times, until the person said "Ah, Pawniac?" They literally didn't understand the word when the 'T' was sounded! :)

  • @ShawnDypxz
    @ShawnDypxz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What about the word "guitar"?
    We don't say geedaar.

    • @iijj
      @iijj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's only because the stress on the 2nd syllable.

    • @stgmt6117
      @stgmt6117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it is an exception. I hope it won't "a guidaaar" xD

  • @fernandodaniel7978
    @fernandodaniel7978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm becoming addicted to you Ronnie! Your phonetics classes are far more clear and funny than those of my phonetics teacher. I don't use to subscribe but I do now. Greetings from Argentina!

  • @allanmartins5018
    @allanmartins5018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Your "D" sound looks like a "R" sound to me.

  • @mouhrizmohammed9177
    @mouhrizmohammed9177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First of all I'd like to thank you for this huge effort, how you explain with very simple method and funny too that's make me not boring when I was watching your interesting lessons .

  • @eednaldoOLima
    @eednaldoOLima 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It is missing info about second t in internaTional. It doesn't follow the first rule, great video though

    • @atttalvarez
      @atttalvarez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ednaldo Oliveira Lima This is a historical fact rather than a matter of modern pronunciation. The ending -tion for nouns and -tional for adjectives comes from Latin. Purists of Latin say that two thousand years ago it would have probably be pronounced as a real ‘t’ sound or as an Italian ‘z’. Vulgar Latin, which was the Latin spoken by the soldiers who conquered new territories at that time, introduced the -ation suffix in every territory. But if you take a look, every Roman new language developed the suffix in several different ways. Today the words remain , but we could easily tell where you are just because of the way you say informatio, -onis:
      In French it sounds /ãn foh ma siõ/ with a bright ‘s’ sound.
      In Portuguese it sounds like an ‘s’ but similar to a French one.
      In Spanish it also sounds whether with an ‘s’ sound or with a ‘th’ sound, so the Academy decided to replace the T for a C.
      In Italian it sounds like a ‘ts’ so they use the spelling with a Z instead of a T.
      In English the sound developed into a kind of ‘sh’ sound but keeping the original Latin spelling.
      As you can see, this phenomenon is more of a cultural and historical one.

  • @karolinaashivudhi338
    @karolinaashivudhi338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best pronunciation video I have ever came across on TH-cam . Kudos👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽this is what I was looking for.

  • @samarareginamesquita3907
    @samarareginamesquita3907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In portuguese This "d" Sound like an " r"

    • @fernandinoalcalatopino3972
      @fernandinoalcalatopino3972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also in spanish

    • @williamrodrigues7600
      @williamrodrigues7600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Phonetically saying, it's like a d. Because of the fast way we pronounce it. But in real life, for us Portuguese and Spanish speakers, and maybe other languages, we transform this sound like an R, so we can make it easily.

    • @rodefe7
      @rodefe7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The d sound in spanish..you kind of stick your tongue out. like a "th" sound in english. The d sound in english is made with the tongue behind your front upper teeth.

    • @СергейФамилия-ь6с
      @СергейФамилия-ь6с 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also in Ukraine and Russia

  • @MoMo-ul1wm
    @MoMo-ul1wm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best teacher ....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @nochatter7134
    @nochatter7134 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    North Americans: Let’s have some “wadder”
    Rest of the world: you mean “waTER”

    • @TheJorgeBelt
      @TheJorgeBelt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      -what a water. ( wara wara ) (guaraguara)

    • @darkfuhart9626
      @darkfuhart9626 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No one other than brits then speak English so not the ready of the world dummy North Americans are correct

    • @thankuslay6766
      @thankuslay6766 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      British : wotah

  • @lovelykamila
    @lovelykamila 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thanks alot i watch you from egypt and i love your way to explain i'm really enjoy watching your video

  • @julivalcarvalho6992
    @julivalcarvalho6992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iam from Brazil and I love your classes. I have learned lot of with them. Thanks!!!

  • @MrMike-iy2gf
    @MrMike-iy2gf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I couldn't love your teaching style more, Ronnie! 😍😍😍

  • @anisulislam9311
    @anisulislam9311 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so good at teaching. I have enjoyed all the lessons you have taught.You are really a nice teacher.We can learn a great number of new things from you. Thank you very much indeed

  • @lebanamela5011
    @lebanamela5011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ronnie, you’re not only funny but you’re awesome. I love you girl.

  • @rastro134
    @rastro134 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU Sooo much ...only 4 minutes watching this video and now I understand why some times it’s for me is soo difficult speak English in US ... love the way you teach: funny and simple FANTASTIC! Totally fan🤩

  • @jcharo23
    @jcharo23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first time I watch one of your videos, you are awesome, excellent teacher, funny and beautiful. I have understood all your explanations, I am not a native English speaker as you can tell, but I’m always doing my best to improve.

  • @reggieazem4143
    @reggieazem4143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was born in 90's Brooklyn ,I wasn't aware of having an accent until I moved out to long island, Levittown. And in some 9th grade class bc of my vocabulary, i stood out hard, some kid asked "where am I from?"It took a full year to pick up on their choice of vocabulary but I haven't lost my accent completely.

  • @leticiaioannou9635
    @leticiaioannou9635 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Ronnie you make it easy for me to learn English. You are funny I like that. You are a free Spirit. Keep it up. Take care God bless you.

  • @krisea3807
    @krisea3807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best teachers in the world to teach English.

  • @federicogomez7659
    @federicogomez7659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ronnie iam from mexico and, i really love all your explanations about the right way of pronunciaton.tks and keep it up!!!!!

  • @riazkhan4734
    @riazkhan4734 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ronnie ! Your way of teaching is excellent.

  • @vickyxiga4622
    @vickyxiga4622 ปีที่แล้ว

    My English tutor never taught me how to pronounce specific letters. That was so helpful 😌

  • @story-time-j6k
    @story-time-j6k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are a great tracher! not only about English, but your style ,you are funny and very nature, I can understand all your lesson easily, it really helps me easy to learn the TRUE English!!

  • @maricc9051
    @maricc9051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you teach us. I enjoy your sense of humor

  • @lovelytyagi662
    @lovelytyagi662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thnankou so much ma,am . I was finding many u tube channels and lessons for pronounciation but now I am felling very delite to take ur lessons u r awesome I wanna learn american accent . I am in 8 standard 😍

  • @jhonlojano714
    @jhonlojano714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muaaaa....my amazing english teacher..I love her way to teach....thanks alot Ronnie

  • @gilbertomendez6191
    @gilbertomendez6191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do not agree with rule (guideline) No. 4. The "T" does not go silent. It gets a really soft sound, almost silent. But for me, it DOES have a sound. Maybe if one is talking really fast, this rule applies. Never the less, It is a very good information. Thank you for sharing.

  • @porfiriochavez76
    @porfiriochavez76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really loved this explanation, now many word pronunciations make sense

  • @tafiqulbarirabbi2000
    @tafiqulbarirabbi2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love Canadian accent. I'm planning to move to Toronto for college

  • @haribhauatole9837
    @haribhauatole9837 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ronnie Ma'am I have been watching the videos of English teachers on TH-cam .But your language of teaching, informal way is really helpful &easy to understand.in your videos basic techniques are also are taught. thanks for bringing videoes.no doubt they are useful but not enough for speaking fluently. Could you please provide some material for that? Thanks.

  • @city_bull3783
    @city_bull3783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ronnie is an excellent English teacher !

  • @nazreenaliya8497
    @nazreenaliya8497 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for teaching...I'm an Indian and it was really important for me because whenever I used to say wader instead of water everyone used to ask that why I say like this...and now I got the solid answer...😍

  • @Zakumi1971
    @Zakumi1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Ronnie.
    I am a your new follower, and as I mentioned yesterday I started to watch your videos as I am learning English. I am from Colombia, I like the creative and spontaneous way you teach.
    Thank you so muchfor the videos.

  • @hamdullahmohammadi5530
    @hamdullahmohammadi5530 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are one of the best teacher for me as well becuase i just follow your whole vedios and thank you for teaching

  • @pablozabala9175
    @pablozabala9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, i studied British English for many years, but i ve been watching american movies since i have memory
    Now im brushing up on my english again, mainly with a british teacher and i was wonderimg why do i pronounce Ts on the way you ve just explained. Crazy.