The British Accent Part Two Narrated By Alison

The British Accent - Part Two Narrated By Alison Pitman www. thephonevoice. com email: alison@thephonevoice. com

R-Glides, as in There is After vowels the ‘R’ glides in its pronunciation. Very, sorry, miracle, carry, narrow - sore at me - a pair of socks - I prefer it. - The year after. In Hertford, Hereford and Hampshire hurricanes hardly ever happen.

Isolated sound changes: Explosive sound on pronouncing t / p / c etc In most American dialects, speakers do not fully explode the sound of the letter ‘T’. In particular, be careful not to substitute a ‘D’ when the ‘T’ falls between two vowels, as in WRITER. Matter, later, sitting, better, after The beautiful British writer scattered the letters. Betty bought a bit of butter to make the batter, but the butter was bitter, so Betty bought a bit of better butter to make the bitter batter better!

Try some of these for explosive sounds. n Mr. Tongue Twister tried to train his tongue to twist and turn, and twirl and trick, to learn the letter ‘T’. n Peter’s pa Pete poked the pea patch to pick a peck of peas for the poor pink pig in the pine hole pig-pen. n Cathy count the cans, cats and caterpillars on the carpet.

Explosive Ps/ Ts / Cs in your script n n n n Computer Cancelled Calling Connection Capability Combination Competitive Capability • • • Terminate Today Technololgy Afternoon Computer Activation • Probably • Prefer • Printer • Possible • Perhaps • Permanent • Apologise • Protect • Panel • Peripheral • Package

Other stretched vowel sounds: Aye <-Aye-> Rates Great day Upgrade hesitate Change Information Email Unable Activation paper

KISS THE W’S, / WHISTLE! n n n We without Will work What would Well with When web Was Within William Wanton Website Whilst Password BITE YOUR LOWER LIP TO GET THE V SOUND! n n n n Service provider Via Activation Divert Very V for Victor

Now try these! n I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish, but if you wish the witch wishes, I won’t wish the wish you wish to wish. n Vicky is a very vindictive villain with a vicious venomous snake.

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