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Phonetics: The Sounds of American English Learn the sounds of American English with this complete phonetics course from the University of Iowa. Click the buttons across the top. Video and audio clips provided. Be patient as it takes a moment to load.

Short Videos of the sounds of English: the sounds, sample words, and sentences

Heteronyms and Homophones - Don't miss these very clear videos.

Authentic American Pronunciation This site has a variety of excellent pronunciation exercises to help you improve your speech. Scroll the links to find pronunciation activities that meet your needs.

Video Lessons Click the links on the left for initial, middle, and final sounds.

For Hindi Speakers - free lesson on /k/ vs. /g/, /t/ vs. /d/, the /r/ sound, and /b/ vs. /p/.

Daily Pronunciation Videos Check the archive for alphabetized lists of words with video presentations on how to pronounce them. Scroll down for several videos under each letter.

Pronunciation Practice Using Ads With each ad in the list, play the video and listen for differences between what you hear and what you see in the script. Follow directions on the screen to get the most out of these activities.

Practice Problem Consonants Practice difficult consonants. Scroll down the page to get the video links. Download free Quick Time and Shockwave for multimedia.

IPA Phonetic Symbols with Sample Words Practice all of the sounds of American English and get acquainted with IPA symbols used in phonetic transcription.

The American /r/ Sound and click the vowel chart to hear the vowels.

Syllables, Stress Patterns, and Rhythm Activities Try out these Activities to improve various aspects of your pronunciation.

Pronunciation Tips from the BBC Content links are on the right. Try out Sounds of English, Features of Pronunciation, and Quizzes

Poets.org Select a poem and play the audio file. Practice reciting the poem.