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Today's lesson

In this lesson you will learn how to pronounce the sound in the words den, dip, dime, dial. 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.

Focus: pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading

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Hi. In the classroom today you will learn how to pronounce the sound ....

as in the words den, dip, dime, dial.

This sound can be spelled with d.

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 releases air which is then quickly stopped.

Your lips should be slightly separated.

The front part of your tongue should be behind your upper teeth.

Try pronouncing the following words.

den
dip
dime
dial

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.

d	den, dot, dell, dip, down, dame, dime, din, dam, dial, door, dine

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.