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Learning the American Accent - Lesson 5

Learning the American Accent - Lesson 5

Date: Dec 25 2012

Topic: Pronunciation

Author: andylu2

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Merry Christmas everyone!

Since it's Christmas, I thought I'd give a quick lesson on how to pronounce this word using the standard American accent.  So many non native speakers have a lot of trouble with this word.  I'll make it easy for you with this explanation.  

First of all, the "T" is very soft.  It's so soft, in fact, that it's not really necessary to say it at all.  

The next important point to realize is that the "mass" part at the end of the word sounds more like "miss".  

So, if you pronounce "Christmas" like "Krissmiss" it will probably sound A LOT better than how you were taught to say the word.  Start listening to how native speakers say the word and you'll know what I'm talking about. 

Have a great day guys.  I love your comments and likes as always.  Please keep them coming.  In case you missed it, here was my first lesson:  American Accent Lesson 1

For the best training lessons for the American accent, go here often:

How to learn the American Accent

Merry Krissmiss! :)

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behnaz2468

behnaz2468

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

its our pleasure..thnx..

07:10 PM Dec 26 2012 |

andylu2

andylu2

Canada

Thanks guys.  Very interesting to hear about Christmas in Iran.  I’d love to visit there sometime in the future.  I’d love to see the Ukraine as well.  I’ve heard great things!

02:47 PM Dec 25 2012 |

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behnaz2468

behnaz2468

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

thnxs andy..merry krissmiss….


actually we dont have chrissmiss party..we gather together,,in the oldest one of the relatives and we enjoy time together as the longest day of the year..its the firt day of winter..but we have our big celebrity at the begining of the spring..we have 13 days of holiday…we do alot,,we decorate our house,,visiting each other,,bying some presents for little children of our relatives and we go to trip if its possible..we enjoy alot at that time..

01:54 PM Dec 25 2012 |

Irene Forever

Ukraine

Thank you, Andy.:)


Merry Krissmiss!

11:33 AM Dec 25 2012 |

andylu2

andylu2

Canada

Thanks for the kind words Irene.  I wish you the same too.


Merry Krissmiss! :)

11:30 AM Dec 25 2012 |

Irene Forever

Ukraine

Hello Andy. Thank you for the good lesson which came just on time.:)


May joy and happiness snow on you, may the bells jingle for you and may Santa be extra good to you! Merry Christmas! http://tomlancaster.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/merry_kissmas.jpg#merry%20kissmas

11:13 AM Dec 25 2012 |

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