0
Hugolopez Posted 22 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

Ch > s

Hello folks:

i was wondering how i should link the following couple of words in order to pronouce them fluently...

Thanks in advance...

1- ... which syllable...
2- ... much smaller...
  

Top answer

It is possible to link the final /ch/ to the initial /s/. Do this by not releasing the air after the /ch/ sound. Instead, use the release of air to start the /s/.

— Teacher Eric

  • It is possible to link the final /ch/ to the initial /s/.
  • Do this by not releasing the air after the /ch/ sound.
  • Instead, use the release of air to start the /s/.
  • Just be careful.
  • If you don't do it correctly, you may end up not pronouncing the /s/ at all and "smaller" would sound like "chumaller".
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
It is possible to link the final /ch/ to the initial /s/. Do this by not releasing the air after the /ch/ sound. Instead, use the release of air to start the /s/. Just be careful. If you don't do it correctly, you may end up not pronouncing the /s/ at all and "smaller" would sound like "chumaller". If you can pull it off then you're in business. If not, then it's ok not to link them.
0
0
Hi, Hugo

I suppose you´re a Spanish speaker. If so, I have to tell that this kind of pronunciation between this two words is a bit difficult, but in my opinion, as Eric has said, it´ll sound alright if you don´t link them.

Regards,

Reme
0

Related Questions