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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

Difficulties in pronunciation

I have some difficulties when pronouncing the "rd" sound. I pronounce that sound like "rk".
For example:
"word" and "work"

I am also confused whether I need pronounce the "d" sound at the end of the word because I rarely hear (or I cant hear) the American say "d" at the end (sometimes it sounds like "t")
Ex: word, bird, or loved.

Any tips?

Thank for your answers!
  

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Anonymous I have some difficulties when pronouncing the "rd" sound. I pronounce that sound like "rk". For example: "word" and "work" I am also confused whether I need pronounce the "d" sound at the end of the word because I rarely hear (or I cant hear) the American say "d" at the end (sometimes it sounds like "t") Ex: word, bird, or loved.

— Philip

  • Anonymous I have some difficulties when pronouncing the "rd" sound.
  • I pronounce that sound like "rk".
  • For example: "word" and "work" I am also confused whether I need pronounce the "d" sound at the end of the word because I rarely hear (or I cant hear) the American say "d" at the end (sometimes it sounds like "t") Ex: word, bird, or loved.
  • Any tips?
  • Thank for your answers!
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AnonymousI have some difficulties when pronouncing the "rd" sound. I pronounce that sound like "rk".
For example:
"word" and "work"

I am also confused whether I need pronounce the "d" sound at the end of the word because I rarely hear (or I cant hear) the American say "d" at the end (sometimes it sounds like "t")
Ex: word, bird, or loved.

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I am also confused whether I need pronounce the "d" sound at the end of the word
Yes, you need to pronounce the final "d" of word. Otherwise you are saying were.
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To prevent the "k" sound when saying "-rd," place the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
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Ann Cook said that the difference between *** and GOT is just a difference in the way the vowel is pronounced. Longer and on two steps in ***, shorter and on a single step in GOT. You don't hear the D or the T.

However, I found out that's not always true. The extent to which a final consonant is released or voiced varies a great deal, I believe. Ann Cook tells you not to release final T
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In my opinion, Ann Cook is wrong. We do indeed release and aspirate, thank goodness! (Most of us anyways.)
Love to all!
P.S. No bull.
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