Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 44.

Learning objectives

Pronounce the sound in the words home, hen, hot, happy
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

h	here, head, hair, hat, who, hood, home, hunt, whole, hide, hurt, help, hen, hot, hungry, happy, behind, ahead

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

Your mouth releases air continuously

Your lips should be unrounded

Your Tongue: the front part of your tongue should be in the lower part of your mouth
(see picture)

Sound Type

This is an UNVOICED sound which means:
- Your Vocal Cords DO NOT vibrate when making the sound
- You CANNOT listen to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover your ears
- You CANNOT 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.

here	head	hair	hat
home	hide	hen	hot
hungry	happy	behind	ahead

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Tongue twisters test

Try saying the following tongue twisters as quickly as possible.

The hen behind the home was hungry and tried to hide.