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Differences in the /a/ sound in American English

VnExpressVnExpress•03/06/2023

Sunday, June 4, 2023, 06:03 (GMT+7)

The /a/ sound in American English is quite distinctive, so pay attention when pronouncing simple words like box, doctor, or stop.

Ms. Moon Nguyen, an English pronunciation training expert, guides you on how to pronounce the /a/ sound and some common English vocabulary words that contain this sound.

The 'o' sound in American English & common words

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