Master Syllabic-N Pronunciation

The definition of a syllable is that it has only one vowel sound, such as "idea" divided into: “idea” = i-de-a = /ɑɪ'di ə/ That means every syllable should contain a vowel, right? Not in English! Sometimes a consonant can be a syllable all by itself. Consonants that create their own syllables are called “syllabics.” The consonants /m, n, ŋ, l/ can be used as syllables without a vowel. Learn why this happens and practice examples to make your English sound smoother and more connected.

Using Syllabic-N (and other syllabics) reduces tongue movement, making speech sound smoother and more natural.

Learn exactly what is happening to pronounce words like a native English speaker.

Gain confidence in your speech as you practice example words that contain these sounds.

It's always been there.

You’ve been hearing the Syllabic-N all around you all the time but may not have noticed. It’s one feature of pronunciation that makes the movement between sounds more simple and easy. Once you learn what to listen for, you'll start noticing it being used by everyone around you and you'll feel more confident to use it in your own pronunciation of English.

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