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Pronouncing words with “SS” and “IP” in English.
Duration: 30 minutes.
In today’s lesson, we’ll be focusing on pronunciation.
The “SS and IP” combination in English can be a bit challenging for non-native speakers. “Mississippi” is a fun word to pronounce, and its rhythmic nature can make it easier to remember. Here are some tips to pronounce “Mississippi” in English.
Listen to the audio of the man’s voice and mimic the sounds.
Mis-sis-sip-pi.
Mis-sis-sip-pi.
Mississippi.
Break It Down:
Split the word into its syllables: Mis-sis-sip-pi.
Say the pi as pe.
Now say it with me mis sis sip pe.
Pronouncing words with “SS” and “IP”.
Consistent ‘S’ Sound: The ‘s’ in “Mississippi” is always soft, like the ‘s’ in “snake”. Avoid making it sound like the ‘z’ in “zebra”.
Short Sounds.
Short ‘I’: The ‘i’ in each of the syllables is short, like the ‘i’ in “pin”.
Emphasise.
Emphasise ‘SIS’: The main stress is on the second syllable (SIS). So, it should sound like: mis-SIS-sip-pi.
Mouth Exercises: Exercising your mouth can help in producing sounds that might be unfamiliar. Stretching your lips, rolling your tongue, and opening and closing your jaw can be beneficial.
Slowly.
Practice Slowly: Begin by saying the word slowly, breaking it down. Once you’re comfortable with each part, you can speed up to its regular pace.
Rhythm.
Rhythmic Approach: The word has a natural rhythm to it. Think of it as a pattern: two short sounds followed by a stressed sound, repeated twice (mis-SIS, sip-PI).
I hope these tips help you in mastering the pronunciation of words with “SS and IP” in British English!
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