Hello!
Today we are going to work on our pronunciation with some listening and speaking exercises.
One pronunciation problem that often comes up is how to pronounce numbers.
The most common problem I see with my students is not that they don't know how to say the
names of the numbers,
but it's that they are not pronouncing them clearly.
They say one number, and I hear something else.
Their mistake is usually coming at the END of the words -
with the pronunciation of -ty for multiples of ten, like 30, 40, 50
and the pronunciation of -teen for the teen numbers like 13, 14, 15.
It is a very subtle difference in pronunciation, but it makes a big difference in what number you are saying!
So let's look a little bit more at the numbers I'm talking about.
Try saying this number: Thirteen.
Thirteen.
Good.
Now try saying this number: Thirty.
Thirty.
Good.
Now looking at the numbers they are clearly very different.
So we need to make sure the way we are saying them is correct.
There is a big difference between someone who is 13 and someone who is 30
So, when we are rushing, or are not careful in the way we speak,
the numbers 13 and 30 can sound very similar, but if that's how old you are, it's very different.
So listen again,
Thirteen
Thirty
Thirteen
Thirty
Good.
Can you hear the difference?
It's right at the end of the word.
Thirteen
Thirty
Now let's look at the way the words are actually written,
thirteen ends with an N.
So really listen for that N sound.
Thirteen.
Thirteen.
Good!
Now let's look at how 30 is spelt.
It doesn't have an N, it ends with a ty.
Thirty.
Thirty.
No N sound.
Now the real problem is that we often speak quickly,
and we don't always really enunciate,
or we aren't really careful to pronounce this final N sound in the -teen numbers.
So although 13 has an N at the end, it can be difficult to hear.
If you really make an effort to make the N sound obvious, it does sound a little weird.
thirteeN.
thirteeN.
Hmm.
It is easier to understand, but it doesn't sound very natural.
If I put less emphasis on the N sound, thirteen, it sounds much more natural.
Thirteen.
Unfortunately, now it is a little bit harder to understand what I am saying.
Thirteen.
Yeah?
But luckily, I have another trick to help you out.
So let's listen again to each of the numbers:
Thirteen
Thirty
Thirteen
Thirty
While there is a little difference with the N sound and the Y sound
thirteeN, thirtY,
there is actually a difference in the way I pronounce the T sounds in each word!
Listen a little bit more in the middle:
Here we go:
Thirteen
Thirty
Thirteen
Thirty
Can you hear it?
In thirteen, the T makes a very clear T sound.
Tuh Tuh.
Thirteen.
Yeah? Very clear.
But listen to the T in thirty.
Thirdy.
The T here I am actually making more of a D sound!
Like Dog!
Duh Duh.
Thirty.
It's a little bit sneaky.
We have a sneaky D in here.
Let's make sure you can hear the difference.
Listen for that sneaky D.
Thirteen
Thirty
Thirteen
Thirty
Now I want you to try. Really focus on the T and the D. Here we go:
Listen and repeat after me:
Thirteen
Thirty
Good. One more time.
Thirteen
Thirty
Good!
Now, just so you know, T's don't often make D sounds,
but in these numbers I find a lot of native speakers do make this sneaky little D sound (like dog)
and it is very helpful in telling apart the multiples of ten, these -ty numbers, like 30
and the teen numbers like 13.
So if you can make this little change to your pronunciation,
you may find people can understand you a lot better.
So give it a try, okay? Okay.
Let's do a little bit more practice now that you know what sounds you are listening for.
Remember, we need to pay attention, number 1,
to the little N sound at the end of - teen numbers, like 13.
Again, in these teen numbers we are making a very clear T sound.
So pay attention to the N and the T.
And in the multiples of ten over here, like 30,
We want to make that T make that sneaky D sound. Okay? The D.
Let's try.
Listen carefully and repeat after me. Make sure you sound like I do. Okay?
Here we go.
Thirteen
Again, 13.
Good. Now let's do the 30.
Thirty
30. Yeah? Good.
I think you've got it.
Let's do some a little bit more listening practice.
This time, I will say a number and you guess which one it is.
Okay?
Here we go:
Thirteen!
Good. Yeah? Okay let's go again.
Good. 30! The little D. One more time.
Thirty! Did you get it?
Good. Okay.
We've had a lot of practice with 13 and 30,
so now let's practice with some of the other numbers.
I'm going to say one of the following numbers and you choose which one I am saying okay?
I'll go through them all so you get a little practice first.
Also, repeat after me so you get to practice saying the sounds too.
Remember to focus on your T and N sounds for teen numbers,
and your sneaky D in the multiples of ten.
Here we go.
Listen and repeat after me.
And we'll do the teen numbers first.
Okay? Over here.
So, Listen and repeat.
thirteen
fourteen
fifteen
sixteen
seventeen
eighteen
nineteen
Good? Those are all the teen numbers.
Let's do it one more time, listen and repeat.
Focus on your clear T sound and the N at the end.
Okay? Here we go. Again.
thirteen
fourteen
fifteen
sixteen
seventeen
eighteen
nineteen
Good? Great!
Okay, So those are all the teen numbers.
Let's focus on the -ty numbers, the multiples of ten.
For this one, remember to focus on the sneaky D sound.
Here we go.
Listen and repeat after me:
thirty
fourty
fifty
sixty
seventy
eighty
ninety
Good? Some of those are a little tricky.
Let's do them one more time.
Listen and repeat. Make sure you're speaking!
Here we go:
thirty
forty
fifty
sixty
seventy
eighty
ninety
Good!
Okay, So now I will say one of all these numbers and you guess what it is okay?
Here we go. I'll say it twice.
Forty! Did you get it? Great!
Okay h ere's the next one,
Fourteen?
Good! Did you hear the difference? Duh. Tuh.
Good.
I'll go through a few more a little bit more quickly, okay? Here we go.
Sixteen! Next,
Eighty. Next,
Seventy! Good.
Fifteen. Great!
I hope that went well for you!
This is a great exercise to try with a friend.
You both get the chance to practice speaking and listening, and making sure you understand
each other.
So give it a go, and make sure you both know how to say it, and what you're listening for.
If you want to make it a little bit more challenging, and more interesting,
try practicing the numbers in sentences.
Let's practice here.
I will say a sentence with one of our teen numbers or -ty numbers in it,
and you guess what number it is okay?
Here we go. I'll say the sentence twice.
I spent $___ yesterday.
I spent ___ dollars yesterday.
Fifty! $50 dollars.
Good?
Okay, Let's do another one.
There were ___ people in my class.
There were ___ people in my class.
Eighteen. 18 people.
Good?
Alright, let's do another one.
My friend Sally is ___ years old.
My friend Sally is ___ years old.
Ninety!
My friend Sally is 90 years old!
Okay? Good. Last one.
It took me ___ minutes to get here.
It took me ___ minutes to get here.
Nineteen!
It took me 19 minutes to get here.
Good?
Again, this is a great exercise to practice listening and speaking with a friend.
Don't forget to practice on your T sound and N sound, and your sneaky D sound!
Okay? So great work today!
I hope these tips will help you to improve your pronunciation of your -teen numbers
and your -ty numbers with your sneaky D.
So go through the listening and speaking exercises that we did here again if you are still having trouble.
Also try practicing with a friend, or try recording yourself speaking to see what you sound like
and if you can understand yourself.
If you want, you can also book a lesson with me on italki
my link is in the video description.
Also check out my website if you haven't it's www.ashleyteachesenglish.com
www.ashleyteachesenglish.com again the link is in the description.
I'll be adding more videos and practice activities there!
And if there's anything you want to see or you need help with
Comment below or send me a message on my website. Okay?
I'm here to help you, so let's make it work.
Thank you, and have a great day!
Happy learning!
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