English Pronunciation
Anita Collins

The Schwa Sound

What is the Schwa sound?   The schwa sound is THE most common sound in American English, although its pronunciation can vary based on the speaker’s

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English Pronunciation
Anita Collins

The “ng” sound

How to pronounce the “ng” sound: /ŋ/ The “ng” sound, or /ŋ/ sound, is a voiced nasal consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching

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The J, CH and Y Sounds

For learners of English, the j, ch and y sounds can prove challenging to pronounce and distinguish, depending on one’s native language.  Let’s take a look

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