Vowels

[gongfubaby]

i was heart the American children study english without KK symbols learning. Is it true? really??? so ,can you tell me how the children to make sure the pronounciation about the words. thanks.

[gongfubaby]

Thanks verymuch!

It will help me a lot!

but ,how to make sure the vowels sound in the words,when I read english.

the word "material",the first vowel letter "a" can be pronounced as in "gave" "cat" "father".

so could you help me ,how to make sure the sound the vowels in the words.

if so .i will appreciate you verymuch!

thanks very much!

[Speechdocs]

Hi gongfubaby,

Good question. You're right vowels can be pronounced all different ways. However, in the word 'material', the 'a' is in an unstressed syllable and is pronounced as the neutral sound 'uh', as in the word 'about' and 'around'. This sound is called a schwa.

[cuadriculado100]

This was helpful. As a Spanish Speaker I find all the English vowel sounds really difficult!!

In fact, I coulnd't tell the difference between colour and collar. They sound the same to me.

[Shekie2000]

Thank you! I love you guys! :)