🗒｜pronunciation

[arctic inlet]

Oh yeah I have trouble with too

[hot ruin]

Ph usually makes a "f" sound in English.

When you make the F sound you are bringing your upper front teeth towards your bottom lip and blowing.

https://youtu.be/0VFJLEymCC8?si=XPwhFgVswaud4ukW

Here is a video of a speech pathologist showing you how to make the F sound

As an American a lot of times when I hear people making the f/ph sound and they're coming from other countries they are usually mistakenly making a "v" or a "th" sound...

[river lance]

Is /ɚ/ a combination of /ər/?

Because it is always in american English "er"

[ember hatch]

this is the more detailed uneeded stuff

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-colored_vowel

but overall yeah, I believe that's about it

r with a vowel

[river lance]

[haughty apex]

How to pronounce rrrrrr

[haughty apex]

Guys Britney wants to know how to pronounce RRRRRRRRRRR

Like in the sentence
" Brrrrrritney spearrrrrrrs is a starrrrrr"

[ivory jackal]

beautiful voice

[worthy portal]

Need to work on the I'll pronunciation. It's not "i'ull" the way you're saying it. You're not supposed to round your lips if that's what you're doing. The contractions that have an apostrophe (') have a specific pronunciation of it. The apostrophe has a subtle sound which you just need to learn and any word such as these: I'll, he'll, they'll, hasn't, haven't, ain't, wasn't, weren't would be easier for you to pronounce.
I am unable to provide any further information but the rest of your pronunciation apart from the aforementioned flaw is comprehensible and about right.

It's "wauta" you're right, they also exaggerate the first vowel sound.

Sammeeeeeee, I kinda know the solution. It's probably because you're speaking unstoppably and without drinking water to comfort your throat.

Or maybe it's because the positioning of your mouth is wrong. Try using a mirror and see if you move your mouth correctly.

[haughty apex]

Wow U are so good and cool I love you

Thanks

U have a very beautiful voice

[haughty apex]

How did U do it

It's so beautiful

So Britneyfull

[ruby mantle]

I don't know if it's my phone problem or yours.. I can't hear u the sound is so low

[sage glen]

If you look closer at the vertical lines

You'd realize it's him

[formal aspen]

Hey guys. Could someone give me some feedback on the English pronunciation in this video? I was planning to start a channel in English, but I feel like my accent might make people not want to watch. Do you think my accent is too strong? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q0XfRlzQCM

If someone from US could hear, it would help a lot.

[ember hatch]

It's pretty hard to understand some parts to be honest

Either make subtitiles or speak at a speed at which you can still pronounce things clearly

Although, the latter might lessen your retention rates

[formal aspen]

Ah ok, thanks for the feedback.

[formal aspen]

Yeah, it could be. The problem is that even I don’t watch many videos of people with a very strong accent in my native language, because it ends up being tiring to listen to. And I wanted to avoid that. But I’ll see what I can do.

Thanks a lot for the help.

[icy patrol]

I personally think it sounds really good

[cold elm]

May I send my LinkedIn account to connect?

[ornate matrix]

How do we pronounce "ancient" in American English?

[halcyon badger]

In the US (at least in California) it can be a mix but most of the time it’s the first one

[fossil birch]

Ignore me

[elfin hemlock]

I always get's confused in
has,
have had,
Has had
have
and had
which to use, like I know that it's based on past, perfect tenses but still can someone explain to me so that I would never forget.

[arctic inlet]

@halcyon badger ignoring my terrible singing, can you comment on my pronunciation? Just wondering how good/bad i did

[halcyon badger]

Sounds pretty good, part of it is flow which kinda just comes the more you work with the language but sounds good 👍🏻

[arctic inlet]

Ahh ok thanks!

[old marsh]

you could download a pdf book that also exists as audio in YouTube

maybe animal farm

[arctic inlet]

Ooo ok thanks 👍

Btw which one is better? The first and second are (trying to be) British and American respectively

@old marsh

[old marsh]

this sound more natural

Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before.

[old marsh]

well i still have to work on my intonation

[arctic inlet]

Ahh ok

[old marsh]

do you have any feedback about my last record

i added some random intonation

i ain't sure if this one better or worse than before

@sage glen what u do think?

[arctic inlet]

Uhh I’ll reply you later

It’s bedtime in my time zone

[old marsh]

good night

[arctic inlet]

Gn

[sage glen]

It was clear and understandable

But I noticed you saying "za animals are tired"

You need to work on your th

[ornate matrix]

Well, okay. I asked this because an American academic (with whom I was making a speaking practice - he was also from California) told me that I need to pronounce it like the first one but some people on YouTube (on English dictionaries) say that is should be pronounced like the second one, and I was confused because of this.

[old marsh]

nice 😄

[old marsh]

well i know how to pronounce it but i will keep it in mind next time

[glass crypt]

text :

"Imagine a courtroom where justice is not always blind. In my novel, a young and ambitious lawyer must navigate the complex web of corruption and deceit to uncover the truth behind a high-profile case. With twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this gripping court drama explores the darker side of human nature and the true meaning of justice. Get ready to be captivated by a story that will leave you questioning what's real and what's just a clever manipulation."

[arctic inlet]

To me I think

You need to work on your Rs, r colored vowels (is this the correct term) and the dark l

Also your “food” and “makes” sound a bit off

Not entirely sure tho since english is also my second language and my pronunciation ain’t any good either, by any chance can any natives further add on to my comments or correct me if I’m wrong 🙏🙏

[fossil birch]

Wow, nice novel to read , btw.

[idle garden]

I'll simplify for you always with she /he / it they take has
The rest of the pronouns have
Had is past so it applies on all

[little stag]

"Who's that girl in red? I came to the dance just to see her."

[pallid swan]

R u indonesian?

[glass crypt]

yes i am

how do ya know?

[pallid swan]

The accent..

[pallid swan]

The way u pronounce "corruption, deceit, truth, profile, etc.. " U could practice more on the fluency by reading more I guess. And try to pay attention to the word's stress. That'll help u to sound better.

[glass crypt]

thanks for your advice ma'am 🥂

it would be very helpful if you could provide some recommendations for me about literature or learning materials. Such as YouTube videos or others maybe, hehe

[glass crypt]

btw, may i know where are you from?

[tranquil bloom]

Hi

[pallid swan]

Indonesia lah.. Mana lagi🤣

[pallid garnet]

Imagine a courtroom where justice is not always blind. In my novel, a young and ambitious lawyer must navigate the complex web of corruption and deceit to uncover the truth behind a high-profile case. With twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this gripping court drama explores the darker side of human nature and the true meaning of justice. Get ready to be captivated by a story that will leave you questioning what's real and what's just a clever manipulation.

[glass crypt]

what a small world yaa,
but its really good for me coz it will be easier for me to get a feedback from u, hope so 😁

[glass crypt]

woww, that was greatt

[pallid garnet]

Thank you it’s my first time speaking English 😃

[pallid swan]

We got lots of indonesian here on the server! 👌👍

[pallid garnet]

Forgive me for omitting the “a” at the last sentence. While I was doing the voice message, it hid the last sentence.

Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before.

[glass crypt]

yeaah, thanks for your feedback, its so insightful✨️. Also I realize that I need more practice to be better

[pallid swan]

I just noticed this btw, im not good at giving any advice btw. Lol. But u might want to try listening to podcasts/ watching movies with english subs n then try shadowing techniques. Those might work! 👌💪

[pallid garnet]

I think because you have a high amount of confidence you got a bit excited and that’s what caused some words to mumble together. And that is part of being more natural

[pallid garnet]

It definitely didn’t sound mono toned or robotic

[glass crypt]

I will try this later, but I have to go now. Thanks for the chat btw, see ya 🥂

[pallid swan]

Need correction teacher @pallid garnet

I missread "true" With "truth" At the end. Lol.. My bad..

[sage glen]

Can anyone give me a feedback?

[fossil birch]

Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before.

[radiant cloak]

Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before.

[ocean vine]

Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before.

[fossil birch]

Like a Stone -Audioslave

Challenge.

[dusk path]

She sells silly seashells by the seashore, but seashells seldom sell in snow.

Tuesday

Larry rarely likes lemon lollipops, but loves raspberry relish rolls.

Wednesday

Three thirsty thieves found four thick feathers floating.

Thursday

**Owen owns only one onion, but Ophelia offers oatmeal and oranges.
**
Friday

Charlie chose cheese chips, but Jack juggled juicy jelly beans.

Saturday

Harry hurriedly hands hot honey to happy hamsters hopping home.

Sunday

If a bat fits in the bit, but a bet sits on the set, which bat bit the pet?

[river lance]

Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before.

[jade pawn]

Can someone help me critique my overall speaking like my accents, pronunciations,etc...? I have this audio clip of mine where I was reading a post on reddit that I picked randomly. I really don't know what I sounded like and I don't know what are the things I needed to improve.

[silent surge]

@sage glen
@balmy junco

[river lance]

It’s not clear at all. You must speak louder.

[sage glen]

I take a long time, I will talk about my day, three mistakes, I hate the person who created this subject.

[glass crypt]

text :

Charlie chose cheese chips, but Jack juggled juicy jelly beans

[jade pawn]

I have read all of the tongue twisters and I also read the story

I hope you guys can tell or explain what I am doing. Did I perform well? Or are there any or few things that I need to practice when it comes to my pronunciation. Please let me know I'll appreciate it

[arctic inlet]

Sounds decent to me

[jade pawn]

Really? Can you tell me why? Cuz I think I really sound pretentious. Like I am overusing the stress in some words

[arctic inlet]

Only considering individual words, there are no major issues in the sounds you produce. While for stress and intonation don’t worry too much, as you listen to the language more you’ll eventually get the hang of it

[forest dagger]

I'm gonna try this text with American English pronunciation:
"Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before."

[haughty goblet]

Haven't got a feedback on my reading since a year !

[covert arrow]

"Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before."

[solemn ingot]

?def felicitous

[modest shell]

Word: felicitous

Definition 1 (adjective): marked by good fortune
Definition 2 (adjective): exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[pallid garnet]

Great effort keep practicing

[pallid garnet]

Clear with some pronunciation clarity

[pallid garnet]

I suggest send in one reading

[pallid garnet]

Well done with a couple words that were slightly unclear but still understandable

[pallid garnet]

The audio is very low. You should re-record

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Oliver is a young boy with no parents. He lives in a cold, crowded place with other poor children. They are always hungry. One day, Oliver is so hungry that he asks for more food. The workers are shocked. “More?” they ask. Oliver gets in trouble and is sent away. He ends up in London, where he meets new people—some kind, and some dangerous. Oliver wants a better life, but the city is full of tricks and trouble.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Mary is a girl who moves to a big house in the countryside. Her parents have died, and now she lives with her uncle. The house is quiet and strange. One day, she finds a hidden door in the garden. Behind the door is a secret garden. It’s old and full of weeds, but Mary starts to clean it. As the flowers grow, Mary begins to change too. She becomes kinder, happier, and stronger.

[north ice]

"Animal Farm is a short novel by George Orwell. It is about animals on a farm. The animals are tired of working for the farmer, Mr. Jones. One day, they fight him and take the farm. Now, the animals run the farm themselves.
At first, all animals are equal. But later, the pigs take control. One pig, Napoleon, becomes the leader. He is not fair. He takes more food and makes other animals work harder. The farm becomes a bad place again, just like before."

[static relic]

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxcSdwfAAvBBwOr-q5HDn2wp2hnhjgafjK?si=rqjYEw9N6S8WLA3Y hi everyone, could you all help me translate what she's talking ? i cant hear clearly. Thank you so much

[potent oasis]

I mean, that's why everyone was a little flustered there. And in game three, the enemy picked Draven after seeing…

[elfin hemlock]

I always get's confuses between there and their, is there any trick to remember which to use when

[arctic inlet]

You use there if you’re talking about where a distant object is placed, while their is used when you are referring to a group of people

[uneven lake]

their is more used when talking about something someone owns, example, their house is really big

[obsidian lake]

I understand English without any problems, my business is to unlock speech

[uneven lake]

"they" is used when refereeing to a group of people or if the gender of the person is unknown

[obsidian lake]

I understand music and I can even watch series in English, those that are not very complex, lasting 25 to 30 minutes.

[arctic inlet]

Ahh

[solemn ingot]

?def gumption

[modest shell]

Word: gumption

Definition 1 (noun): fortitude and determination
Definition 2 (noun): sound practical judgment

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[fleet vine]

?def dyspeptic

[modest shell]

Word: dyspeptic

Definition 1 (adjective): irritable as if suffering from indigestion
Definition 2 (noun): a person suffering from indigestion
Definition 3 (adjective): suffering from dyspepsia

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by asher._.01

[fleet vine]

?def hilarious

[modest shell]

Word: hilarious

Definition (adjective): marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

Definition requested by asher._.01

[cloud pendant]

Super happy

[fleet vine]

😭i needed to know pronunciation

[sage glen]

^

[river lance]

Hi everyone! I am Milan From Nepal. I just got rejected on U.S visa interview from the U.S Embassy Nepal. The main reason was I was not fluent; I became nervous and fumbled while speaking. Can anyone help me by talking in English with me?😭

[sage glen]

Damn that sucks

Why would you go unprepared

[stone pendant]

Dude, send us your voice. Introduce yourself

[wary cloak]

Animal farm isnt it

[stone pendant]

I read from above

[stone pendant]

Here

[wary cloak]

Yas see, your pronounce is perfect

[north ice]

just realized i pronounced "pig" to "pik"

[tulip remnant]

My mic still doesn't work on discord, I don't know why 🥲

It doesn't pick up my voice at all

[glass crypt]

maybe its about your setting bro

[tulip remnant]

Yeah, I don't know which ones I need to change though

[glass crypt]

you can change your input mode from push to talk into voice activity and turn off your voice overlay

[tulip remnant]

Thank you, I'll see if it works, hopefully it does

[glass crypt]

ping me if its works

[tulip remnant]

I think the sensitivity is really low

when I tap the back of my phone, it picks it up very slightly

It works when I'm in a vc though

[glass crypt]

sounds good

how about voice recorder?

[stone pendant]

Mobile or pc or Mac ?

[tulip remnant]

Mobile

[tulip remnant]

I have one but I'd rather fix it than use something else

[stone pendant]

Have u tried delete and reinstall it again?

I think it’s quicker than go through the setting and find what’s wrong

[glass crypt]

no, I mean have u try to make a voice message? and how about it? is it more better than before?

[tulip remnant]

No, it still doesn't pick up my voice

[tulip remnant]

No, I don't remember where I wrote down my password so I don't want to uninstall it and then not be able to get back in haha

[last ridge]

unblock in russia please

[glass crypt]

hmmm maybe it's because of hardware problem
btw, have you checked the noise settings?

[tulip remnant]

It could be but I'm not too sure. What do I change on the noise settings?

[glass crypt]

like this, maybe

[tulip remnant]

Mine looks like that

[glass crypt]

hmmm

so I hv no idea

[modest shell]

Word: goon

Definition 1 (noun): an awkward stupid person
Definition 2 (noun): an aggressive and violent young criminal

Definition requested by dyocta

[glass crypt]

@minor locust

[gentle plover]

Hey everyone, with other learners we're having a little group where we are reading scrips for short plays for the purpose of improving our pronunciation. We are 3 for the moment, and we are wondering if others would be interested to join us. A native would be great, to guide us a little but other learners are welcome, the more the better 😄 .

Please add me as a friend if you are interested

[onyx elbow]

Please accept my friend request

[leaden rivet]

Accept my friend rq

Please

[glass crypt]

oh my god!! how even the mod let this happen?

[solemn ingot]

?def contradict

[modest shell]

Word: contradict

Definition 1 (verb): deny the truth of
Definition 2 (verb): be in contradiction with
Definition 3 (verb): be resistant to

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[sage glen]

Accept fr

[vapid urchin]

i'm in.

[normal steppe]

How do I effectively imprive my accent after having spoken the language for 14 years?

[arctic inlet]

Imitate native speakers

[normal steppe]

Whats a sick accent. Like how sick would it be if I picked some irish lunatic and just learnt their accent

[arctic inlet]

As long as you enjoy it i think it’s fine lol

Tho i suggest learning a slightly more neutral accent simultaneously to make sure others would understand your speech

[vernal hornet]

As an American, I personally like the Australian accent mate

[arctic inlet]

I was lazy to find other passages so I just read the one I used in my 2022 recording 💀💀

[opaque mist]

[civic shadow]

Usually the biggest reason people have an accent is related to the mispronounciation of vowel sounds. For instance you want to say "PIN" but you mispronounce the "I" sound and it sounds like an "E" and you end up saying "PEN" instead.

[opaque mist]

Do you have any advice for chinese native speakers to pronounce de "r" sound? cuz i heard it's cuz we dont have the r sound in our language so it's hard for us.

[clear seal]

curve up your tongue

[stone pendant]

use british, less R

[glass crypt]

pronounce "r" in english are so harrrd

[obsidian lake]

I'm learning hahaha job is not finished

[broken light]

hi guys

[opaque mist]

Well I will have a talk with my subconscious

[arctic inlet]

Wait till you learn about the th :)))

[opaque mist]

th aint that hard tho

[glass crypt]

I think it has a same pronounce like arabic word "ذ"

[arctic inlet]

Unfortunately not the case for me, my native language doesn’t have that

Different skill set moment

[arctic inlet]

Yeah I heard Arabic has that too (edited comment cuz I’m dumb 😄)

[opaque mist]

If u want we can help each other out in VC someday ; )

[glass crypt]

welp, im not 😁

[arctic inlet]

Where are you from then?

If you’re comfortable to answer

[steady kernel]

The shadows were growing longer now, and the air smelled of pine and something else, something metallic and cold. Charles Wallace and I were walking along the beach, and the waves were coming in with a mournful sigh. ‘It’s always like this,’ Charles Wallace said, ‘when you’re looking for something you’ve lost.’ He didn’t say anything else, but I knew he meant that sometimes the only way to find what you’ve lost is to keep looking, even when you don’t think you’ll ever find it.

Feel free to send me your attempts, I'd be happy to listen to them

[river lance]

Your pronounciation is so good, as a native speaker in my teens here is mine

Wait nevermind

[steady kernel]

aww, I was looking forward to it

next time perhaps?

[steady kernel]

oh, you're new to the server so you probably cant send files yet. no worries, you'll be able to send them after a while!

[river lance]

No, it's just I'm laying down. My pronunciation is bad.

But let me get up and do it

[steady kernel]

No! don't get up because of me, rest!

[river lance]

I have a really mixed accent

Like it's BAHAHADDD

[steady kernel]

I do too, at least I think I do, slight Spanish accent.

[river lance]

i need me watah

[steady kernel]

[river lance]

i just filmed it on here lol

[steady kernel]

listening now

Wow! I think you did WAY better than I did. Much clearer pronounciations

[river lance]

I'm from Ohio with Southern US Influences by the way

[river lance]

Do you speak English as a native?

English is my first language, french is my second (in progress)

[steady kernel]

Wow, I only know a few words in French. It was a language I studied in high school but I didn't practice it outside of school so I kinda forgot most of what I learned.... But I'm interested in picking it up again

[smoky violet]

Thats my attempt, its sounds cringe 😆

[steady kernel]

You did great!

[smoky violet]

Thanks, I am stiil working on it

[turbid solstice]

there’s an even harder one

/þ/

[sage glen]

@steady kernel ^

[turbid solstice]

Woahhh

your accent

are you Gaelic?

[sage glen]

A what now?

[turbid solstice]

Like

Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish

your accent sounds gaelic

[sage glen]

Nah, I'm Syrian

[turbid solstice]

Woah

i never would’ve guessed lol, you sound so uncannily scottish lmaooo

[sage glen]

Some app gave me the same result actually

That I sound scottish

[turbid solstice]

Lmaooo

you really do

[sage glen]

Damn, that's cool

[turbid solstice]

maybe its due to the uk and their influences or something

cuz like

scotland and syria are so far that the similarity is genuinely like

how

[sage glen]

No clue, but I know for sure that Syrians don't sound like me when speaking english

[turbid solstice]

Yeah hmmm

thats quite interesting lol

[sage glen]

They roll their R's, Don't know how to do flap T, and always say b instead of p

[sage glen]

Not really, just worked hard

[steady kernel]

Excellent. Very nice pronunciations. Good job!

[sly shoal]

Nice prompt! Gave it a try.

[steady kernel]

You did so much better than me 😭 great voice

[sage glen]

Nice mic

[sly shoal]

Cheers, I liked yours better! I don't think I'd much care for an audiobook in my own voice but I'd gladly listen to one of yours.

[steady kernel]

Thats very nice of you to say, thank you!

[half cliff]

nice

[half cliff]

what did you do bro

[steady kernel]

#🗒｜pronunciation message

[sly shoal]

Mitch Albom- The Time Keeper
Try to imagine a life without timekeeping. You probably can’t. You know the month, the year, the day of the week. There is a clock on your wall or the dashboard of your car. You have a schedule, a calendar, a time for dinner or a movie. Yet all around you, timekeeping is ignored. Birds are not late. A dog does not check its watch. Deer do not fret over passing birthdays. Man alone measures time. Man alone chimes the hour. And, because of this, man alone suffers a paralyzing fear that no other creature endures. A fear of time running out.

Another practice passage! Here's a sample attempt:

[sly shoal]

Feel free to post your own attempts! Happy to hear all of them.

[languid nymph]

Hey guys what's going on ?

[smoky violet]

I try to attempt. Chimes and endures is hard for me to pronounce

[solemn ingot]

?def eloquent

[modest shell]

Word: eloquent

Definition (adjective): expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[sly shoal]

You did great! Chimes has a soft ch- sound, like in 'Check' or 'Chapel' if that helps. The 'Endures' was perfectly understandable.

[sly shoal]

Solid work, nailed the pronunciation of schedule and calendar!

[stone pendant]

thank you. anything should i improve? pls comment. thank you very much

[smoky violet]

Ohh I see, thanks for the feedback!

[sly shoal]

You and I have a similar issue with pacing, where we tend to rush through certain parts of sentences while speaking. Your pace is perfect in sentences like "You probably can't" and "Yet all around you, timekeeping is ignored". However, in "clock on your wall" or "check its watch", the words come out rapidly, and blend together in a manner that might impact clarity.

Pacing can certainly be adjusted while speaking for varying effects, and by no means must everything be read at the same pace. But having some minimum break between words might be something you could try out. You could record the aforementioned sentences with a different pace and listen to them one after the other to see which version you prefer.

[stone pendant]

thank very much, appreciated.

i'll keep practicing pacing. thank you

[sly shoal]

No worries! You're well on your way already.

[calm hare]

hi

[glass crypt]

-# summon all natives, please gimme a feedback

[sly shoal]

You've got such a clear tone while speaking! I think the only noteworthy mistakes are the pronunciation of specific words like "schedule" and "chimes". Also for "A Dog does not check its watch", I feel you're already capable of nailing this part, but perhaps the clarity there was sacrificed to maintain a steady pace. You could try that part again and compare the two recordings to check for yourself!

[sly shoal]

hello!

[glass crypt]

thanks for the insight! i'll do my best

[sly shoal]

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
Music had stirred him like that. Music had troubled him many times. But music was not articulate. It was not a new world, but rather another chaos, that it created in us. Words! Mere words! How terrible they were! How clear, and vivid, and cruel! One could not escape from them. And yet what a subtle magic there was in them! They seemed to be able to give a plastic form to formless things, and to have a music of their own as sweet as that of viol or of lute. Mere words! Was there anything so real as words?

Here's another passage to practice with!

Here's my sample attempt. Feel free free to post your own so we can learn together!

I was not familiar with the word "viol" here, so I had to look up the pronunciation. It's an instrument similar to the viola and violin. It seems to be pronounced similarly to the english word "vile".

[sly shoal]

Excellent work!

[sage glen]

Thanks

[vague haven]

?def syrener

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[smoky violet]

I try, I think pronouncing words and world is little bit confusing, as they seems the same but different. And word "subtle" also new word for me to say. Interesting

And I dont know myself, why I have mix british accent. Maybe because yesterday I was talking to them, normally I have american accent 😂

[sly shoal]

Good job! Subtle is definitely a word with deceptive spelling, given how the b doesn't make any impact on the pronunciation. I had no trouble distinguishing your "world" from "word", though you could consider altering your pronunciation of "stirred" to rhyme more with "heard" or "bird".

[smoky violet]

Ohh Thank you! I will keep it in mind

[ember hatch]

hmmm

[covert jetty]

}7

[prime badge]

bad pronunciation and accent.

[idle garden]

We should be kind enough to acknowledge someone's trying. There's not such thing as 'bad accent ' each accent is authentic

[prime badge]

ahh.. sorry, my fault. really sorry. You are kindly person. thx

[glass crypt]

?def rogue

[modest shell]

Word: rogue

Definition (noun): a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

Definition requested by dyocta

[sly shoal]

The Once and Future King - T.H.White
The best thing for being sad," replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, "is to learn something. That's the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honour trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then--to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. Learning is the only thing for you. Look what a lot of things there are to learn.

Daily practice passage! Feel free to upload your attempts, ask for review or help others with their pronunciation!

Here's mine, I missed the plural form in "sewers". This one felt a bit more challenging than the others!

[smoky violet]

I try, for me is a little hard pronounce anatomies and alienate. Cause in my country languange, there are different in pronouncing the a

[solemn ingot]

?def debilitating

[modest shell]

Word: debilitating

Definition (adjective): impairing the strength and vitality

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[sly shoal]

Great job! I agree with you that those words can be hard to pronounce, especially within a running sentence. Once you're able to nail them in isolation, I recommend also practicing them in a bunch of scenarios so it really sticks. You could search for examples within a sentence, or get some reliable generated sentences to suit that purpose.

[smoky violet]

Okay thanks!

[smoky violet]

?def wag

[modest shell]

Word: wag

Definition 1 (verb): move from side to side
Definition 2 (noun): a witty amusing person who makes jokes
Definition 3 (noun): causing to move repeatedly from side to side

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

[sly shoal]

https://tenor.com/view/dog-tail-wagging-happiness-gif-8356502

^wag

[smoky violet]

Ohh cute, yeah I remember now. Wagging tail

[sly shoal]

nicely done!

[sage glen]

Thanks man

[sly shoal]

The Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
You must know that there is nothing higher and stronger and more wholesome and good for life in the future than some good memory, especially a memory of childhood, of home. People talk to you a great deal about your education, but some good, sacred memory, preserved from childhood, is perhaps the best education. If a man carries many such memories with him into life, he is safe to the end of his days, and if one has only one good memory left in one's heart, even that may sometime be the means of saving us.

Here's todays passage! The word "memory" is repeated a lot here so this is a good opportunity to nail it if it's given you trouble before.

Here's my attempt, do continue to post your own and don't hesitate to ask for feedback from others if you need it!

[dark moat]

Sorry,there are technical issues so I cannot speak it full sentences

I will send you later

[cunning plank]

Hello I would like to join because I face difficulties on my accent

[sage glen]

Sure

Send your recordings here

[sly shoal]

Steady work again, i'm going to have to pick something harder next time!

[sly shoal]

Excellent stuff, the only slight error I can spot is in the word "sacred", where the 'a' sound should be the same as in the word "say" or "pray". In the recording it's going more towards an "ah" sound like in sack or back, but this should be an easy fix. Solid pace all throughout.

[sage glen]

Looking forward to it

[smoky violet]

Thanks for the feedback!

[dark moat]

https://voca.ro/1mmpBVjNz79k

[sly shoal]

Nice work! A simple mistake that you can look into is on words like "preserved", where the 'ed" at the end is more like only a 'd' sound. So you essentially say "preservd". The same applies to words like conserved, insured etc, the e before the d in these words isn't stressed in the pronounciation.

[solemn ingot]

?def rambunctious

[modest shell]

Word: rambunctious

Definition (adjective): noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[sly shoal]

H.P. Lovecraft
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.

Great job on the last passage guys, here's a slightly harder one to sink your teeth into!

Here's my sample attempt, I sometimes swallow the 'f' in "of" when it's in a running sentence so I'm going to have to work on that. Feel free to post your own attempts and ask for feedback should you need it!

[dark moat]

https://voca.ro/1bNTC7jiF8F1

[smoky violet]

?def placid

[modest shell]

Word: placid

Definition 1 (adjective): not easily irritated
Definition 2 (adjective): (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def hitherto

[modest shell]

Word: hitherto

Definition (adverb): used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def vistas

[modest shell]

Word: vistas

Definition (noun): the visual percept of a region

Definition requested by afi8430

[glass crypt]

?def tiara

[modest shell]

Word: tiara

Definition (noun): a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions

Definition requested by dyocta

[brazen breach]

Thanks a lot!

[ember hatch]

:3

[ember hatch]

Since we're here to learn, I'd like to point out that 'vistas' has a short i sound, not a long one. You should say the 'vi' in 'vista' like that like in 'vindictive', not in 'visa'

[ember hatch]

ignorance, voyage, hitherto

[ember hatch]

'piecing' sounded like 'pissing' 😅 Main issue

'peace' sounded a bit like 'pierce' in a British accent. The vowel in 'peace' should be a bit higher. Just like saying 'pee' but with an s added on to the end

'hitherto' sounded too much like 'hither'. The t in the 'to' of 'hitherto' shouldn't be flapped

'therein' sounded kinda like 'the rin' (if 'rin is a word). The vowel in 'thjere' should be stressed

[dark moat]

how about me?

[sage glen]

I think you meant it in the british way

Because it sounds right in my ears in american english

[ember hatch]

I mean, I'm replaying it a few times and it sounds a lot like 'pissing', or like something is off with the 'i', at the very least. This could just be a me thing, though. I would ask others if they feel anything is off with that word. It may just be that you didn't make the 'i' long enough

Either way, here you're saying it fine

so that may have just been a one time issue

[sage glen]

Hmm, that's fast speech I guess

[dark moat]

So what is your feedback for my voice?

*recording

[stone pendant]

Thank you very much

[ember hatch]

No problem :>

[sly shoal]

Cheers!

[ember hatch]

💜

[sly shoal]

Very well done! The only real mistake I hear is saying "disassociated" instead of "dissociated". Though they're similar enough in meaning that it hardly warrants looking into unless you're going for 100% reading accuracy.

[ember hatch]

ohh, I didn't even realise these were different words. After some Googling, apparently they majorly mean the same thing, except that 'dissociate' is prefered in psychology and chemistry. I had not known that, thank you 💜

[finite sapphire]

this is interesting cuz in my native "disassociate" (dysasocjować) is almost entirely unused, while "dissociate" (dysocjować) is used in psychology and chemistry too

[split flume]

hey

Are there any native speakers here? I'm looking to get some feedback on my speaking

I'm reading the declaration of human rights: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
The recording: https://vocaroo.com/17iQrMbIJ8u1

[languid crow]

Hello, are they native here. I am a french Canadian and I want to see if my accent is fine

[dark moat]

Bruh

[ember hatch]

WHAT DOES THE FOX SAYYYY

[sly shoal]

The Master of Mankind - Aaron Dembski-Bowden
Internment within a Dreadnought chassis straddled the border between both life and death – an intolerable weakness that required sacred machinery to maintain, coupled with a strength of purpose so unquenchably fierce that it defied the grave. The Ten Thousand, supremely educated and philosophical souls all, had ultimately reached the only conclusion that mattered: their hesitancies and doubts meant nothing. It was the Emperor’s will that His warriors live and fight until they could no longer do either. That very testament was inscribed upon Sagittarus’ armoured hull by the Emperor’s own carving hand: Only in death does duty end.

Another passage with ramped up difficulty, give it a try and see if you can get through it! Post your attempts and ask for feedback should you need it!

Anyone know how to approach the " sagittarrus' " word in the last sentence? I'm assuming it's a name of someone/something, but the plural possessive " s' " doesn't seem to sound right when reading it as just "Sagittarrus". Any help would be appreciated, and I look forward to listening to other attempts!

[solemn ingot]

?def cadoodle

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[solemn ingot]

?def canoodle

[modest shell]

Word: canoodle

Definition (verb): fondle or pet affectionately

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[smoky violet]

?def interment

[modest shell]

Word: interment

Definition (noun): the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def dreadnought

[modest shell]

Word: dreadnought

Definition (noun): battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def chassis

[modest shell]

Word: chassis

Definition 1 (noun): alternative names for the body of a human being
Definition 2 (noun): a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device
Definition 3 (noun): the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[ember hatch]

I think that's a singular possessive. I'd say Sagittarus-iz for the singular possessive and Sagittarus-iz for the plural and plural possessive
Sagittarus
Sagittarus's thing
Sagittaruses
Sagittaruses' things

cf.,
Bus
Bus's
Buses
Buses'

but with words ending in s, it's often only a matter of style whether you only add an apostrophe or an apostrophe and an s to the singular

So I'd pronounce it as 'Sagittarus-iz' in that text

[ember hatch]

You looked up the wrong word. 'Interment' and 'internment' are very similar in form but not in meaning

[smoky violet]

Sorry I just notice, thanks for noticing

?def internment

[modest shell]

Word: internment

Definition 1 (noun): the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
Definition 2 (noun): placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Definition 3 (noun): confinement during wartime

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

[ember hatch]

Hmm, I'm not sure if the vowel in hesitancies should be long or short

I guess hesitances would be short and hesitancies would be long

[ember hatch]

This is really good! I think the only things I'd point out are your pronunciation of 'border' and 'chassis'. I believe that d in 'border' wouldn't be flapped in an American accent, but I'm not too sure as I don't flap any of my d's or t's personally. As for 'chassis', this is more of a nitpicky thing, so your current pronunciation is fine, but what I'd point out is that saying it with a 'sh' sound instead of a 'ch' sound is closer to how it is said in French (which is whence we get the word). However, it can also varry based on English dialect. From what I'm seeing, the Brits tend to use 'sh' like the French, whilst the Americans go with pronouncing it with a 'ch' like it's spelt

[sly shoal]

Thanks for the clarification, my urge was also to add the -iz so I'll do that next time.

And I like the notes, I haven't given much thought into pursuing any one accent for the language , American or otherwise but perhaps I should. Generally I parrot the pronunciation presently available when I first encounter a word, but I doesn't sound detrimental to know when I'm using which.

[ember hatch]

Yours is an accent that mixes American and British pronuncation, for sure. It's not unpleasant

[sly shoal]

Shasee is a good one to remember though, gotta keep that in mind.

[steady kernel]

Hi! yes your accent is fine, I can understand you. But maybe the microphone isn't very good, the last few seconds kinda fade out and its hard to hear what you said.

[solemn ingot]

?def ceasefire

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[solemn ingot]

?def ceasefire

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[solemn ingot]

LoL

[sage glen]

Third time's a charm trust trust

[sly shoal]

Today's challenge paragraph, brought to you by @ember hatch :

My father, a wise and grave man, gave me serious and excellent counsel against what he foresaw was my design. He called me one morning into his chamber, where he was confined by the gout, and expostulated very warmly with me upon this subject. He asked me what reasons, more than a mere wandering inclination, I had for leaving father’s house and my native country, where I might be well introduced, and had a prospect of raising my fortune by application and industry, with a life of ease and pleasure. He told me it was men of desperate fortunes on one hand, or of aspiring, superior fortunes on the other, who went abroad upon adventures, to rise by enterprise, and make themselves famous in undertakings of a nature out of the common road; that these things were all either too far above me or too far below me; that mine was the middle state, or what might be called the upper station of low life, which he had found, by long experience, was the best state in the world, the most suited to human happiness, not exposed to the miseries and hardships, the labour and sufferings of the mechanic part of mankind, and not embarrassed with the pride, luxury, ambition, and envy of the upper part of mankind. He told me I might judge of the happiness of this state by this one thing—viz. that this was the state of life which all other people envied; that kings have frequently lamented the miserable consequence of being born to great things, and wished they had been placed in the middle of the two extremes, between the mean and the great; that the wise man gave his testimony to this, as the standard of felicity, when he prayed to have neither poverty nor riches.```

Here's my attempt. Daniel Dafoe must have been an Olympic level swimmer because I don't have the lung capacity to get through some of these sentences. Post your own attempts and see if you can conquer this beast!

[ember hatch]

I can't say I'm proud of how I did, but sadly it's as best as I could do

[ember hatch]

Wow you speedran this

My only advice would be to pause at commas, semicolons, and em dashes

No pronunciation mistakes as far as I can tell, and I'm really impressed by how you didn't stumble over yourself even once :p

Only thing I'd note is that 'viz.' can (not that it ought to, but it can) be read as 'namely'

[sly shoal]

https://tenor.com/view/asthma-inhaler-out-of-breath-spray-shocked-gif-14971203

I will try

[sly shoal]

Makes sense! Haven't encountered it before, or at least not enough to have commit it to memory. Saying "thing-viz" felt more like invoking an orc sorcerer, 'namely" it is.

[sly shoal]

Sounds great! I'll try to copy your pacing next time, I stumbled myself on the first attempt and just rage-restarted.

[ember hatch]

Here and there I do pause for too long, trying to locate what came next lol

I was thinking of trying again actually

Maybe a faster pace

[smoky violet]

?def viz

[modest shell]

Word: viz

No definitions listed.

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def felicity

[modest shell]

Word: felicity

Definition 1 (noun): pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
Definition 2 (noun): state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

Ahh Thanks!

This is hard not to stumble the word 😿

[ember hatch]

I have no idea what that means

[smoky violet]

I mean I stumble myself trying to read this

I have many attempts 😂 and I went read it again. This is a great exercise, but I am not sure I read this right

[sage glen]

Ay good try

👏

[sly shoal]

You did well! I would pronounce 'gout' in a way that rhymes with 'shout'. the 't' in fortunes is more of a 'ch' sound, like in branch.

[smoky violet]

Oh okay, thanks!

[cyan lagoon]

Can i try it?

[smoky violet]

Anyone can try it I think😃

[cyan lagoon]

My language (when speaking) ain't that good

[sly shoal]

It's open to everyone!

[cyan lagoon]

Alright, I'll try, but i will delete it once we are done

[sly shoal]

V for Vendetta - Alan Moore
There are of course those who do not want us to speak. I suspect even now, orders are being shouted into telephones, and men with guns will soon be on their way. Why? Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. Fear got the best of you, and in your panic you turned to the now high chancellor, Adam Sutler

Here's today's practice paragraph, feel free to post your attempts and ask for feedback should you need it!

[cyan lagoon]

Alright, i was reading the one you gave to the girl, aw damn

[sly shoal]

Here's my attempt, some big words in there!

https://youtu.be/dKnjxT5HRJQ?t=66 And here's the man himself at work if you want a template to refer to. Hugo Weaving monologues are always immaculate.

[sly shoal]

You can do any of the posted paragraphs at any point, there's no real restriction. It's just a casual challenge that anyone can partake in.

[cyan lagoon]

Done

The quality is horrible

Can i delete it now?

[sly shoal]

You could work on 'enunciation', 'oppression' and 'coercing'. Fair attempt!

[sly shoal]

It's your submission man, do as you will!

[cyan lagoon]

Thanks alot

[cyan lagoon]

I have never heard of those words before, that's why I was struggling to say them

[sly shoal]

That's completely normal, my vocabulary is reasonably large but I'm still googling words and figuring out how to pronounce them on a daily basis. It'll come with regular effort and time.

[smoky violet]

?def truncheon

[modest shell]

Word: truncheon

Definition (noun): a short stout club used primarily by policemen

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def myriad

[modest shell]

Word: myriad

Definition 1 (adjective): too numerous to be counted
Definition 2 (noun): the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand
Definition 3 (noun): a large indefinite number

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def lieu

[modest shell]

Word: lieu

Definition (noun): the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def enunciation

[modest shell]

Word: enunciation

Definition (noun): the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

Definition requested by afi8430

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[smoky violet]

?def soliciting

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[smoky violet]

?def solicite

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[smoky violet]

?def coercion

[modest shell]

Word: coercion

Definition 1 (noun): using force to cause something to occur
Definition 2 (noun): the act of compelling by force of authority

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

Sorry idk why it sounds kinda robotic

[river lance]

I can help someone if they need send me a text

[sly shoal]

Really well done, only thing I can point out is that the name 'Adam' starts with an 'ah' and not an 'eh' sound, so 'ah' as in 'Amazon'.

[sly shoal]

Steady work! Couple of stumbles here and there but you're getting better every day.

[sly shoal]

Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky

He had successfully avoided meeting his landlady on the staircase. His garret was under the roof of a high, five-storied house, and was more like a cupboard than a room. The landlady, who provided him with garret, dinners, and attendance, lived on the floor below, and every time he went out he was obliged to pass her kitchen, the door of which invariably stood open. And each time he passed, the young man had a sick, frightened feeling, which made him scowl and feel ashamed. He was hopelessly in debt to his landlady, and was afraid of meeting her.

This was not because he was cowardly and abject, quite the contrary; but for some time past, he had been in an over-strained, irritable condition, verging on hypochondria. He had become so completely absorbed in himself, and isolated from his fellows that he dreaded meeting, not only his landlady, but any one at all. He was crushed by poverty, but the anxieties of his position had of late ceased to weigh upon him. He had given up attending to matters of practical importance; he had lost all desire to do so. Nothing that any landlady could do had a real terror for him. But to be stopped on the stairs, to be forced to listen to her trivial, irrelevant gossip, to pestering demands for payment, threats and complaints, and to rack his brains for excuses, to prevaricate, to lie--no, rather than that, he would creep down the stairs like a cat and slip out unseen.```

Another passage ripe for some reading! Give it a shot and see how you do, post recordings and ask for feedback should you need it.

[solemn ingot]

?def garrulous

[modest shell]

Word: garrulous

Definition (adjective): full of trivial conversation

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[smoky violet]

?def garret

[modest shell]

Word: garret

Definition (noun): floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def cease

[modest shell]

Word: cease

Definition 1 (verb): put an end to a state or an activity
Definition 2 (verb): have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
Definition 3 (noun): (cease' is a noun only in the phrase without cease') end

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def prevaricate

[modest shell]

Word: prevaricate

Definition (verb): be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def obliged

[modest shell]

Word: obliged

Definition (adjective): under a moral obligation to do something

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def lodged

[modest shell]

Word: lodged

No definitions listed.

Definition requested by afi8430

[chilly verge]

Is this a daily routine practice?

[sage glen]

Yes

I'll give it a shot once I'm free

[chilly verge]

Yay!

[lucid widget]

?def cat

[modest shell]

Word: cat

Definition 1 (noun): a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
Definition 2 (noun): feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
Definition 3 (noun): a whip with nine knotted cords

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by tramos4911

[trim storm]

hy

[solemn ingot]

?def convivial

[modest shell]

Word: convivial

Definition (adjective): occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[earnest seal]

Hi... according to this video the words ending with "D" are voiceless? I don't hear the D... is it ok?

youtu.be/N73xPe0x79g?t=302

[hidden dust]

?hurt

?defhurt

?def hurt

[modest shell]

Word: hurt

Definition 1 (noun): the act of damaging something or someone
Definition 2 (verb): feel physical pain
Definition 3 (verb): cause emotional anguish or make miserable

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by cillproo1036

[hidden dust]

?def particultural

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[hidden dust]

? def could

[modest shell]

Word: could

No definitions listed.

Definition requested by cillproo1036

[hidden dust]

? def shouldering

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[hidden dust]

? def unforgettable

[modest shell]

Word: unforgettable

Definition (adjective): impossible to forget

Definition requested by cillproo1036

[hidden dust]

?def twist

[modest shell]

Word: twist

Definition 1 (verb): twist suddenly so as to sprain
Definition 2 (noun): a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
Definition 3 (verb): cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by cillproo1036

[sly shoal]

Nemik's manifesto - Andor

Remember this, Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously and without instruction. Random acts of insurrection are occurring constantly throughout the galaxy. There are whole armies, battalions that have no idea that they’ve already enlisted in the cause.

Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

And remember this: the Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear.

Remember that. And know this, the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks of the Empires’s authority and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege.

Remember this: Try.```

Another passage to test your skills, record yourself and post your attempts! Ask for feedback or help others with their submissions!

[smoky violet]

?def surrection

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[smoky violet]

?def brittle

[modest shell]

Word: brittle

Definition 1 (noun): caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
Definition 2 (adjective): having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
Definition 3 (adjective): (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def skirmish

[modest shell]

Word: skirmish

Definition 1 (noun): a minor short-term fight
Definition 2 (verb): engage in a skirmish

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def defiance

[modest shell]

Word: defiance

Definition 1 (noun): intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Definition 2 (noun): a defiant act
Definition 3 (noun): a hostile challenge

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

[sly shoal]

insurrection

[smoky violet]

?def insurrection

[modest shell]

Word: insurrection

Definition (noun): organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

Definition requested by afi8430

[solemn ingot]

?def strawman

[modest shell]

Word: strawman

Definition 1 (noun): a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
Definition 2 (noun): a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
Definition 3 (noun): an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[steady kernel]

Good job!

[solemn ingot]

?def emancipation

[modest shell]

Word: emancipation

Definition (noun): freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[finite sapphire]

it's also used to refer to women who protested so that they have rights to vote and more equal treatment in workplaces etc

emancipation of women

especially this older one, not like modern feminists

[solemn ingot]

Thanks

[steady kernel]

Good job! Small mistake on the pronunciation of “flooded”. Try saying the word “blood” and then replace the “bl” sound with a “fl” sound and add “ed” at the end!

[ruby grove]

Open for feedback

[pearl holly]

Feedback

[torpid crest]

https://www.reddit.com/r/JudgeMyAccent/s/GDphTmAGWm

this is a post from my friend, they would like to receive some replies to their question but at the same time they would like a break from this channel so i’m asking it for them

thanks in advance

[steady kernel]

Excellent job. Very clear pronunciations.

[steady kernel]

Good job! I understood everything quite well.

[smoky violet]

Ohh I see thank youu 🌸

[sage glen]

Thanks man

[ruby grove]

I appreciate your feedback. I had to check Merriam-Webster for the pronunciations of some words.

[sly shoal]

Nice work! Very pleasant to listen to.

[sly shoal]

The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

'Behold! You are come to Cerin Amroth,' said Haldir. `For this is the heart of the ancient realm as it was long ago, and here is the mound of Amroth, where in happier days his high house was built. Here ever bloom the winter flowers in the unfading grass: the yellow elanor, and the pale niphredil. Here we will stay awhile, and come to the city of the Galadhrim at dusk.'```

He turned and saw that Sam was now standing beside him, looking round with a puzzled expression, and rubbing his eyes as if he was not sure that he was awake. `It's sunlight and bright day, right enough,' he said. `I thought that Elves were all for moon and stars: but this is more elvish than anything I ever heard tell of. I feel as if I was inside a song. if you take my meaning.'```

Some longer-form practice from a classic that you can sink your teeth into over the weekend! See if you can make it through the whole thing without error, and post your attempts/help others with theirs!

Here's my own attempt, made more than a few errors towards the end.

Some definitions of words that might seem unfamiliar in the passage. It also contains several names like "Cerin Amroth" and "Lórien " that are specific to the world that the book describes, and while they do certainly have an intended pronunciation, no need to stress over them unless you're looking to expand your Tolkeinverse knowledge.

[raven blade]

Good, but it would be perfect without Indian accent. ofc, it my poor opinion.

[glass crypt]

?def typhon

[modest shell]

Word: typhon

Definition (noun): (Greek mythology) a monster with a hundred heads who breathed out flames; son of Typhoeus and father of Cerberus and the Chimera and the Sphinx

Definition requested by dyocta

[glass crypt]

?def arduous

[modest shell]

Word: arduous

Definition 1 (adjective): taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
Definition 2 (adjective): characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Definition 3 (adjective): difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by dyocta

[glass crypt]

?def equador

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[ember hatch]

Why do people always bury your practice message with definition look-ups We have #🔗｜bot-commands and Google for that

[smoky violet]

?def studded

[modest shell]

Word: studded

Definition (adjective): dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def stud

[modest shell]

Word: stud

Definition 1 (noun): adult male horse kept for breeding
Definition 2 (verb): scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
Definition 3 (noun): ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by afi8430

[smoky violet]

?def Niphredil

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[ruby grove]

Thank you for the feedback.
Your latest one was such a challenge because it was longer but I had to give it a try.

[surreal lily]

Ghj

[solemn ingot]

?def bemuse

[modest shell]

Word: bemuse

Definition (verb): cause to be confused emotionally

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[smoky violet]

?def elvish

[modest shell]

Word: elvish

Definition (adjective): usually good-naturedly mischievous

Definition requested by afi8430

[glass crypt]

?def exorcism

[modest shell]

Word: exorcism

Definition (noun): freeing from evil spirits

Definition requested by dyocta

[solemn ingot]

?def pugilistic

[modest shell]

Word: pugilistic

Definition (null): of or relating to pugilism or pugilists

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[solemn ingot]

?def pugilism

[modest shell]

Word: pugilism

Definition (noun): fighting with the fists

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[modest shell]

Word: patience

Definition 1 (noun): good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
Definition 2 (noun): a card game played by one person

Definition requested by dannishanimation

[sage glen]

Actually, only you can help yourself

You know the methods, you're just not abiding them

[solemn ingot]

?def soothfast

[modest shell]

Word: soothfast

No definitions listed.

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[solemn ingot]

[unreal bone]

Hii

[solemn ingot]

?def languid

[modest shell]

Word: languid

Definition (adjective): lacking spirit or liveliness

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[visual nexus]

Do people actually use these words in conversations?

[sage glen]

Of course not

[sage glen]

That's a C1 or C2 word that only writers may use

[raw pollen]

Do all natives actually know these words? If so, how do they learn them other then reading a lot of books?

[visual nexus]

Ohhh sorry, my mind was focused on that last word.

[fossil birch]

Like, fancy words? Depend on the education of the native speaker, of course. If you read a lot and expose yourself a frequently to some more advanced contexts, eventually you will have a good or solid repertoire.

[finite sapphire]

*of course yes

the fact that some words are rarely used doesn't mean they're not used

[compact linden]

Does anyone have advice on how to "get rid of" an accent? I'm fluent in English and I'm speaking it way more than my native langue at this point.

But I still have a very strong German accent

Any advice is appreciated. I'm aiming for American English

[finite sapphire]

send me your german skills right into my brain and I can help you. one hundred percent legit no cap

but seriously, I think one of the things you could do would be to change your pronunciation of some frequently occuring sounds. Like "th". I used to mispronounce it all the time, but after I listened to this specific sound more, tried to somehow mimick it, looked at the way it is produced (like, a graphic/animation of the mouth), then I slowly tried and tried and finally I learned it

[sage glen]

Nah, no one casually uses it, unless they wanna sound sophisticated

[sage glen]

That's easy just listen to how each letter is pronounced in American accent

And repeat, till your tongue gets used to it

I've done it myself

And got rid of my arabic-english accent

[finite sapphire]

people casually use rarer words, normally. It's normal that even the most casual conversation may involve words that are just not common at all, because someone wants to express something very specific

if you hear somebody talking about a breakup, then they may want to express their pain very accurately and may reach for words that are kinda not so common, like "man, this is just suffering, it's merely an endless vicious cycle of excruciating despair.". Just because they want to express how much pain they really feel, and they want to highlight it as much as possible

Of course it sounds kinda odd but it can be done on purpose, just to show something, highlight something

It's not like "such words are useless", it's like they exist, for a reason. If someone wants to ignore them then 100% alright, they do what they want. But they may miss some things

[hidden mulch]

Hi, coming from a native Canadian speaker, while it’s true you’ll sometimes encounter uncommon words in conversation, I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s a common occurrence. If a person is referring to something or someone very specific, it’s possible that they’ll use more nuanced vocabulary to articulate themselves. However, the words you typically use to express yourself often depend a lot on context and the tone you’re aiming for. “vicious cycle of despair” sounds exaggerated, almost a bit theatrical, or poetic. If you’re looking for a more natural response, a refined version could sound like “It was an endless cycle of despair, and I couldn’t take it anymore” adding emphasis to the speakers emotional state.

[finite sapphire]

that's true, but really I think it's just generally better to tell someone "know more" than "ignore more". It's just more useful to know more

[cosmic torrent]

?def fancy

[modest shell]

Word: fancy

Definition 1 (verb): have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
Definition 2 (noun): something many people believe that is false
Definition 3 (noun): a predisposition to like something

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by miltoqwe._79798

[arctic gulch]

After work, he drove downtown to meet a friend for dinner. They walked along the river, where lights shimmered on the surface of the water. A street musician played jazz on a saxophone nearby, filling the evening air with smooth melodies. “Let’s eat outside,” his friend said. “It’s too nice to sit indoors.” They laughed, shared a few stories, and stayed long after the plates were empty.

Later, at home, Jason lit a candle, opened a book, and sank into the couch. The room was silent except for the distant sound of traffic. Another full day, he thought. A little noisy, a little quiet. Just the way he liked it.

[floral fern]

?def literally

[modest shell]

Word: literally

Definition 1 (adverb): (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
Definition 2 (null): in a literal sense

Definition requested by monna_moon

Word: castration

Definition 1 (noun): the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work
Definition 2 (noun): neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
Definition 3 (noun): surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men)

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by monna_moon

[rugged rain]

hey, i dont know if this is the right channel for it but how would you pronounce the sentece "What've you been feeding them?"

The "What've you" is giving me trouble

[rugged rain]

I swear i havent unlocked that sound yet

[solemn ingot]

?def nictate

[modest shell]

Word: nictate

Definition (verb): briefly shut the eyes

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[vapid pulsar]

?def gambler

[modest shell]

Word: gambler

Definition 1 (noun): someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
Definition 2 (noun): a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

Definition requested by peach.com

[vapid pulsar]

?def binary

[modest shell]

Word: binary

Definition 1 (noun): a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
Definition 2 (noun): a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system
Definition 3 (adjective): consisting of two (units or components or elements or terms)

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by peach.com

[vapid pulsar]

?def river

[modest shell]

Word: river

Definition (noun): a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

Definition requested by peach.com

[vapid pulsar]

?def riverboat

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[solemn ingot]

?def perncious

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[solemn ingot]

?def pernicious

[modest shell]

Word: pernicious

Definition 1 (adjective): working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
Definition 2 (adjective): exceedingly harmful

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[glass crypt]

speaking text :

Imagine a world where World War III becomes a reality. Cities in ruins, millions displaced, and the global economy in shambles. Let's work together to find peaceful solutions and build a better future for generations to come.

[solemn ingot]

?def risible

[modest shell]

Word: risible

Definition (adjective): arousing or provoking laughter

Definition requested by _sejuani_

[low gull]

?def quixotic

[modest shell]

Word: quixotic

Definition (adjective): not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic

Definition requested by .snama

[low gull]

?def obstreperous

[modest shell]

Word: obstreperous

Definition 1 (adjective): boisterously and noisily aggressive
Definition 2 (adjective): noisily and stubbornly defiant

Definition requested by .snama

[kind terrace]

?def defiant

[modest shell]

Word: defiant

Definition (adjective): boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

Definition requested by remembered.password

[kind terrace]

?def boisterously

[modest shell]

Word: boisterously

Definition (adverb): in a carefree manner

Definition requested by remembered.password

[glass crypt]

?def yandex

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[ember hatch]

Is this really what has become of this channel

[solemn ingot]

-# I had no hands in this

[tulip remnant]

?def unequivocal

[modest shell]

Word: unequivocal

Definition 1 (adjective): clearly defined or formulated
Definition 2 (adjective): admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion

Definition requested by eallinde

[ember hatch]

all your fault 😔

[solemn ingot]

I’ll stop doing it. I’ll find another space, I always have to check the meaning what bot says of what I post

Thought have helping those out in pronunciation here too

[ember hatch]

I mean, I guess it's helpful for learning words, but it burries the 'can you help with my accent' messages, you know what I mean?

[river lance]

?def entitled

[modest shell]

Word: entitled

Definition (adjective): qualified for by right according to law

Definition requested by trippyxkalyugi

[sturdy iron]

?def laconic

[modest shell]

Word: laconic

Definition (adjective): brief and to the point; effectively cut short

Definition requested by you_can_talk_with_me

[warped flume]

Can someone please tell me what accent you hear?

[ember hatch]

It sounds generally American, but this person (I assume it's you) 1. mispronounced 'endowed' so are unlikely to be an American, and 2. speak too slowly for an American (and emphasise every word, unlike any native).

[steady kernel]

I agree ^

[warped flume]

Ah, I need to look up the pronunciation of every word I have never used or heard.
I'll record another, can you judge it as well?

[ember hatch]

I'll try my best, but when someone is sufficiently fluent, it's hard to say exactly what's wrong even when you sort of hear an accent (I'm also not a native so it's harder for me)

regardless, 'endowed' isn't all too common in spoken English (though common in written English), so don't beat yourself up over it

[young pecan]

Review that please

[warped flume]

I have a speech impediment that makes it difficult for people to understand me without enunciating my words, this happens in my native language too not just in English.

So every time I speak it has to be slow and with proper enunciation.

[young pecan]

Wouldn't intonation not be a factor then? I feel there's a strange evenness and duration that's more than about just speaking slowly

I feel the first one is more natural even because of the difference in word stress

[warped flume]

I still haven't decided what intonation to use because to me it seems like every speaker has a different melody in their speech.
In the past it has been common for me to imitate the intonation of different TV characters but I could never imitate a single one consistently and would thus end up with mishmashes of words being intoned as if each were being spoken by a different person.

I tried to imitate text to speech in my first recording, I did not listen to that paragraph through text to speech beforehand though.

[young pecan]

There can be individual but natural speech

Well good text to speech does attempt to mimic somewhat imperfectly the natural cadence of speech

Whereas some things like even syllables between all words is only something someone Japanese would do for example

[warped flume]

I have a longer speech sample.

https://youtu.be/m2ftXvbMw60?si=KhT8zJ4wMwc_Lt7K

This is me.

[young pecan]

If you hypothetically had the pronunciation of a native speaker, but also had the speech impediment that you referred to. There would still be a registration of foreign-ness, of course I don’t actually know how severe this supposed impediment is, and am just giving the benefit of the doubt

[warped flume]

Do you know the sound people make when they burp? Something akin to that often gets produced and blended with my voice when I speak without putting effort into enunciating.
I don't know what it is like to speak without this impediment so it's possible that my accent acquisition did not mimic that of natives because of this impediment despite almost being a native since I was born and raised in the United States and thus acquired English as a toddler.

[young pecan]

I feel if you acquired it as a toddler you probably would have had the accent, so maybe it’s just the impediment overpowering all of it

[warped flume]

Maybe, though my lack of speaking experience could also be a factor.

[young pecan]

If you were raised there you would have needed to speak, unless you were only there for a short while then transferred

In which case, the acquisition period may have been disrupted

[warped flume]

I did speak often in my early years of schooling (1st - 3rd grade) but after that I no longer had anyone to speak English with so I would only ever speak when prompted with questions by other people usually a teacher which was not often and only Spanish is and was spoken in my household so I have no chance to speak English there.

[young pecan]

I’ll bump this for the next person to review

[warped flume]

Yeah, sorry it got buried in my venting.

[young pecan]

It was still within the scope of the channel anyways

[fleet cradle]

https://voca.ro/15H5sDoj1GUH
“You know what I realized?
We spend so much time trying to control everything.
Trying to predict it.
But life doesn’t care about your plans.
It moves — fast, slow, forward, sideways — whatever it wants.
And if you keep fighting it, you’re gonna miss what’s right in front of you.
Sometimes you gotta stop… breathe…
and just let it happen.
Let go of the idea that you always have to win.
That you always have to be right.
Because maybe the point isn’t control.
Maybe it’s learning how to stay standing… even when everything shifts.”
Guys, give me a hand my speaking, id appreeciated

[glass crypt]

-# "Squarepants" - ripped pants (2005)

[young pecan]

.

[dense cypress]

Can somebody guide me how this group works

[snow junco]

I guess nobody know 😂

[stone brook]

I think you need to post a difficult word pronunciation and "The English Hub" send you the correct pronunciation. It´s my forst day here.😆

[dense cypress]

Oh 😅

?def Floccinaucinihilipilification

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[dense cypress]

?def PNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOPICSILICOVOLCANOCONIOSIS

[modest shell]

Word: PNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOPICSILICOVOLCANOCONIOSIS

No definitions listed.

Definition requested by n046345

[maiden bison]

Hey any german speakers who are willing to exchange time to learn English hit me up

[sage glen]

I actually know how to say that

I practiced it

Cuz Jim Carrey said it in sonic 3

[lusty saffron]

?def gay

[modest shell]

Word: gay

Definition 1 (adjective): homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
Definition 2 (adjective): offering fun and gaiety
Definition 3 (adjective): full of or showing high-spirited merriment

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by scandal0bs

[dense cypress]

Nice 👌

[sage glen]

Thanks

[dark moat]

It’s just easy

The long word

[ember hatch]

that was so bad

[tawny orchid]

Yo. I wanted to practice my written English. Can someone help me?

[sage glen]

Not bad, but you messed up volcanoconiosis

[dense cypress]

PNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOPICSILICOVOLCANOCONIOSIS

[sage glen]

That's better

But damn

Raise your voice some

[ember hatch]

great job!

[dark moat]

Bad?It sounds like very good

[dense cypress]

I think this is fine now

[sage glen]

The v in volcano didn't come out very clear

[dense cypress]

🤧

[dense cypress]

#Read and #Record

Pre-flight Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 4B7 with service from Hong Kong to San Francisco. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time. We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you for choosing Mountain Airlines. Enjoy your flight.

🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[fleet vine]

?def pope

[modest shell]

Word: pope

Definition 1 (noun): English poet and satirist (1688-1744)
Definition 2 (noun): the head of the Roman Catholic Church

Definition requested by asher._.01

[fleet breach]

eat the mic to make it realistic

[dense cypress]

Could you demonstrate that

[fleet breach]

put ur mic close to ur mouth and thatll do

[dense cypress]

It's already close 😅

[fleet breach]

in my country every flight announcement is announced by someone who loves to inhale deep breaths

[dense cypress]

😅😅

[dense cypress]

You too, try reading it out.

[fleet breach]

ill try till i got the perfect one lol

still a beginner

[fleet breach]

?def exquisite

[modest shell]

Word: exquisite

Definition 1 (adjective): delicately beautiful
Definition 2 (adjective): lavishly elegant and refined
Definition 3 (adjective): intense or sharp

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by maninblackfr

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[fleet breach]

?def mate

[modest shell]

Word: mate

Definition 1 (noun): the officer below the master on a commercial ship
Definition 2 (noun): a person's partner in marriage
Definition 3 (noun): a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by maninblackfr

[fleet breach]

?def check

[modest shell]

Word: check

Definition 1 (noun): an appraisal of the state of affairs
Definition 2 (verb): be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
Definition 3 (verb): make cracks or chinks in

Other definitions can be found here

Definition requested by maninblackfr

[tulip remnant]

It didn't add the British meaning 😔

[finite sapphire]

Bloody hell!

mate

what a bloke you are

I really like taking the lift. Never use any elevators! And these are trolleys, not shopping carts

also, only aubergines and courgettes

no eggplants and zucchinis

[dense cypress]

Nice 👌

[sage glen]

hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

[ember hatch]

you kinda messed up the 'sesquippeda'

'ses' needs to be fully pronounced, 'da' is also stressed

the vowel after the 'pp' was barely audible

The o in 'monstro' gets stressed as well; you didn't stress it

often, but not always, the 'o' of the 'stro' gets reduced to a schwa

[sage glen]

I couldn't catch that

[ember hatch]

I can go slower, my apologies

[ember hatch]

Third go was a bit messed up, but in fast speech no one's going to notice

[sage glen]

That was literally the same one

[ember hatch]

I'm stupid lol

[sage glen]

But still it sounds wrong to me even if it's fast

[ember hatch]

Yeah some people have keen ears

[sage glen]

Why you connect mon with stroses

I think you broke it down in the wrong order

[ember hatch]

'monstra' is one unit

[sage glen]

Are you sure about the syllables

[ember hatch]

you know the word 'sesquipedalian'

the 'ses' belongs to that

'monstra' comes from latin 'monstrum' meaning 'monster'

[ember hatch]

yup

[sage glen]

No, what'd it mean?

[ember hatch]

someone who uses long words

thas the meaning of it

it's one unit. 'sesquipedalia' is also a word, it jus means 'long words (collectively)'

[sage glen]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zx6r2s7czRw

[ember hatch]

so yeah, the 'ses' isn't a unit with 'stra'

[ember hatch]

he places weird stress on the 'ra' of 'monstra' but he does keep 'ses' as a unit with 'quipedalia'

[sage glen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMPsrqnJzb0&ab_channel=JulienMiquel

See I told you

You were wrong about the stress

[ember hatch]

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

Listen to it there

[sage glen]

Oh UK one, well I'm going for American accent so I think my way of pronouncing it was right

[ember hatch]

here is another: https://youtu.be/EJkwpvi9FjU?t=329

monstro - sesqui

He doesn't weaken the 'o' of 'monstro' to a schwa, but that's optional

[ember hatch]

@sage glen he sounds american

[sage glen]

I guess there's more than one way of pronouncing it

[ember hatch]

Yeah, I don't know of any variants, but that may be the case

Good luck with long words lol

[sage glen]

Piece of cake

[ember hatch]

This is a sentence I use when I wanna pronounce a few of them in a row:

That hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobic otorhinolaryngologist with pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is an antidisestablishmentarianist, how very not supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

it's missing 'floccinaucinihilipilification' but idk how to implement that into it

either way, have fun with it

[sage glen]

Will do

[finite sapphire]

"when I wanna pronounce a few of them in a row" but when would you want to

[static yarrow]

puzzling...

[sinful light]

What is this for? US English?

[tulip remnant]

😂😂😂

[ember hatch]

when I wanna challenge myself lol

[glass crypt]

?def yhwach

[modest shell]

:x: That word could not be found in the dictionary.

[earnest seal]

Any corrections please?

[ember hatch]

Pretty good

I feel you overemphasised the 'a', but that's about it

[slim garden]

Hello🫠

[dark moat]

Wasqito answrah

Just a new but unusual words

[hasty garden]

?def consent

[modest shell]

Word: consent

Definition 1 (verb): give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
Definition 2 (noun): permission to do something

Definition requested by if_kash

[cedar hemlock]

Fuck

[mortal summit]

ew

[sinful frigate]

See this belly button? This one desperately needs cleaning.

[cedar hemlock]

Bro wash it

YEAHH

Wash it

DAMB

Damn

[mortal summit]

the fuck