Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 42.

Learning objectives

Pronounce the sound in the words yard, year, yield, yen
Learn how to spell this sound
Learn the proper mouth position when making this sound
Learn the sound type
Pronunciation practice
Tongue twisters test

How to spell this sound

y	you, yellow, yacht, yam, yard, yawn, yell, yes, yours, year, yield, yearn, yeast, yen
io	behavior, senior
u	pure, cure

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

Your mouth releases air continuously

Your lips should be slightly separated

Your Tongue: the front part of the sides of your tongue should be behind and touching your upper teeth
(see picture)

Sound Type

This is a VOICED sound which means:
- Your Vocal Cords DO vibrate when making the sound
- You CAN listen to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover your ears with your hands
- You CAN feel your Vocal Cords vibrating if you place your hands on your neck

Pronunciation practice

Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and tongue are in their proper positions.

you	yellow	behavior	pure
yacht	yam	senior	cure
yard	year	yield	yen

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Tongue twisters test

Try saying the following tongue twisters as quickly as possible.

Listen to the local yokel yodel. Your behavior will yield you a lot of yen this year.