Learning British UK Accent (RP)

Phonemic Converter

If you're interested in American English pronunciation, then you may find this useful

American English Pronunciation blog

Here are two online tools that you can use to convert regular text into IPA or American Phonetic Alphabet symbols.

The first one is nice because each sound symbol has an audio component.

I also like the one below because it shows which syllable is stressed. When it comes to spoken English, stress is extremely important!

http://upodn.com/phon.asp

To read related information on American English pronunciation click on the links below. The 0 means closed for comments.

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Modifying Nouns - The Key Role of Adjectives

Accent Reduction - Accent Neutralization

Adjectives modify nouns - generally we think of words such as big, expensive, interesting, etc. as adjectives, but there are many words that qualify as adjectives. This guide to the nine types of adjectives will help you understand how adjectives are used in English. You can also use a number of adjectives together, but need to be careful about using the correct adjective order such as He had a nice, big round belly instead of a big, round nice belly.

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British Accent Audio - more Laterals practice

A short audio podcast focusing on the TL sound. As in BATTLE....

no_258.mp3 Listen on Posterous

For more British accent help, take a look at the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource:http://www.learningbritishaccent.com/UltimateBritishAccent.html

British Accent Video - Marital Status

When discussing a persons marital status, you may hear or use any of the terms heard in this short video.

For more British Accent practice, take a look at the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource:http://www.learningbritishaccent.com/UltimateBritishAccent.html

British Accent Audio - more Diphthongs practice

A short audio podcast focusing on the OR/UR/EW sound. For example, POUR.

no_257.mp3 Listen on Posterous

For more British accent help, take a look at the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource:http://www.learningbritishaccent.com/UltimateBritishAccent.html