The 48 Sounds of English – Predicting Actions in Connected Speech

Native speakers of English predict connections between syllables automatically as they speak.

Non-native speakers have to learn to do this through training and intensive practice.

This free downloadable PDF page contains a list of the 48 sounds of English alongside the actions to take, whether the following sound is a consonant or a vowel.

Learn this table and your use of connected speech will definitely improve, as the actions you need to take become faster and more intuitive.

Find the complete FREE pronunciation course here: Learn Connected Speech with Matt Purland

The 48 Sounds of English – Predicting Actions in Connected Speech

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