In
this lesson you will learn how to pronounce the sound in the words heel,
key, piece,
seat. 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 heel,
key, piece,
seat.
This sound can be spelled with e, ea, ee, ei, eo, ey, i, ie, y.
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 and in the same position as when you
smile.
The front part of your tongue should be in the upper part of your
mouth.
Try pronouncing the following words.
heel
key piece
seat
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.
e
be,
complete
ea
bean,
cheap,
eat, meat,
seat
ee
heel,
queen, seed,
tree
ei
receive
eo
people
ey
key
i
machine,
police
ie
field,
piece
y
lazy
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 and in the same position as when you
smile.
Tongue
The front part of your tongue should be in the upper 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.
