University of California, Irvine
Vowels of American English Pronunciation
University of California, Irvine

Vowels of American English Pronunciation

Meg Parker
Helen Nam
Marla Yoshida

Instructors: Meg Parker

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

(235 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 22 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome to Vowels of American English Pronunciation! In this course, you’ll practice all the vowel sounds of American English—like the first sounds in “apple,” “out,” or “even” that flow out of your mouth very smoothly. You’ll also practice some pairs of vowel sounds that may be confusing, like the middle sounds in “beat” and “bit” or “set” and “sat.” Some of these vowel sounds will probably be very easy for you, but some may be more of a challenge. Don’t give up. Keep listening to the sounds, learning about how they’re pronounced, and practicing the ones you find difficult. Good luck practicing the vowel sounds of American English.

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1 video1 reading

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8 videos9 readings4 quizzes1 peer review

What's included

9 videos9 readings4 quizzes1 peer review

What's included

10 videos9 readings4 quizzes1 peer review

What's included

9 videos9 readings4 quizzes1 peer review

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Helen Nam
University of California, Irvine
18 Courses1,217,449 learners
Marla Yoshida
University of California, Irvine
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