In
this lesson you will learn how to pronounce the sound in the words hair,
wear,
stare,
there. You will learn how
to spell this sound, the sound type, and proper mouth position. You
will practice pronouncing this sound and take a test.
Hi. In the classroom today you will learn how to pronounce the sound
....
as in the words hair,
wear,
stare,
there.
This sound can be spelled with air, ear, are, ere, ayer.
The following diagram shows the most important parts of your head
and mouth used for pronouncing the sounds of English.
It also shows the location of your Vocal Cords.
This is a VOICED sound which means Your Vocal Cords DO vibrate when
making this sound.
You CAN LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover your ears
with your hands.
Try covering your ears with your hands as Akiko is doing in the
picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson.
You CAN LISTEN to your vocal cords vibrating.
You CAN FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if you place your hands on
your neck.
Try placing your hands on your neck as Akiko is doing in the
picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson.
You CAN FEEL your vocal cords vibrating.
To pronounce this sound correctly, your mouth, lips, and tongue need
to be in their proper positions.
Your
mouth should be slightly tense.
Your lips should be unrounded.
The front part of your tongue should be in the lower part of your
mouth.
Try pronouncing the following words.
hair wear stare there
Remember, correct English pronunciation is extremely important.
Until next time.
How to spell
this sound
This sound can be spelled in any of the following ways.
air
air,
hair, chair,
pair, upstairs,
fair, despair
ear
bear,
wear
are
dare,
mare, stare,
square, glare,
software
ere
there
ayer
prayer
Note: the red
letters all have the same sound
Sound type
This is a VOICED sound which means Your Vocal Cords DO
vibrate when making this sound.
You CAN
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
Try covering your ears with your hands as Akiko is doing in
the picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you listen to your vocal cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
You CAN
FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Try placing your hands on your neck as Akiko is doing in the
picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you feel your vocal
cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
The following diagram shows the most important parts of your
head and mouth used for pronouncing the sounds of English.
It also shows the location of your Vocal Cords.
Mouth, lips,
and tongue position
The following descriptions explain the proper mouth, lips,
and tongue position when you make this sound.
Mouth
Your
mouth should be slightly tense.
Lips
Your lips should be unrounded.
Tongue
The front part of your tongue should be in the lower part of your
mouth.
In
this lesson you will learn how to pronounce the sound in the words h
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.
Mouth
Lips
Tongue
Choose the correct letter or
letters to complete each of the following words.
