Transcript: Hi everyone, in this video we will practise the “y” linking sound.
If a word ends with an a, e, or i vowel sound, where the lips are open, a “y” sound is
often inserted at the beginning of the next word.
For example, the phrase “he ate an apple” would be pronounced “he-yate an apple”.
"He ate an apple."
Also, the phrase “we are students” would be pronounced “we-yare students”.
"We are students."
Also, the phrase “she is over there” would be pronounced “she-yis over there.”
"She is over there."
The “y” sound is only used gently, so this is quite a subtle aspect of pronunciation.
Try the sentence: “They all buy drinks at the arcade.”
In everyday language, this would be pronounced: “They-yall buy drinks at the-yarcade.”
"They all buy drinks at the arcade."
Great, listen again to this video and try repeating the words and phrases after me to
practise the pronunciation.
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