Difference between /a/ sound in American English

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

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

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

The o sound in American English & common words

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