Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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If you’ve been following my lessons, you know that a reduction is a word that sounds different in spoken English than you would expect it to when looking at the written word. In this lesson, we’re going to practice pronouncing one of the most common reductions in English: TO.
Integrating this reduction into your spoken English can help you achieve a more natural sounding rhythm.
Ready? Let's dive in!
Visit the bog for practice phrases and paragraphs used in this lesson: clearenglishcorner.com/blog/102
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Learn how to speak clearly, sound more natural and finally feel confident and comfortable in English. Join my FREE Own Your English training: clearenglishcorner.com/ownyourenglish
If you’ve been following my lessons, you know that a reduction is a word that sounds different in spoken English than you would expect it to when looking at the written word. In this lesson, we’re going to practice pronouncing one of the most common reductions in English: TO.
Integrating this reduction into your spoken English can help you achieve a more natural sounding rhythm.
Ready? Let's dive in!
Visit the bog for practice phrases and paragraphs used in this lesson: clearenglishcorner.com/blog/102
What students are saying about The Clear English Academy:
“Don't miss this program. It will transform you.” George, native Malayalam speaker
“The best part is everybody understands me when I speak and the anxiety that I felt when speaking English is gone.” Patty, native Spanish speaker
“I can speak more confidently and fluently in my daily work. It is a turning point in both my life and my career.” Jing, native Mandarin speaker
“This program is the best thing I have ever done to improve my spoken English.” Hanf, native Vietnamese speaker
“ I have to say that is probably the best decision I’ve ever made regarding improving my spoken English. This program is a game changer.” Seng, native Thai speaker
“This is not just one more online pronunciation program, it's a turning point to a new level of English comprehension and interaction.” Katy, native Russian speaker
![How to Pronounce S Cluster Words [Pronunciation Tip for Spanish Speakers]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/haMSFOX1Aec/mqdefault.jpg "How to Pronounce S Cluster Words [Pronunciation Tip for Spanish Speakers]
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When a word starts with S and another consonant, or an S cluster, it’s common for many learners to insert an additional vowel sound before the S.
This is called epenthesis and this lesson explores how to correct that.
Download the free PDF that accompanies this lesson here:
https://www.clearenglishcorner.com/s%20cluster%20words
What students are saying about The Clear English Academy:
“Dont miss this program. It will transform you.” George, native Malayalam speaker
“The best part is everybody understands me when I speak and the anxiety that I felt when speaking English is gone.” Patty, native Spanish speaker
“I can speak more confidently and fluently in my daily work. It is a turning point in both my life and my career.” Jing, native Mandarin speaker
“This program is the best thing I have ever done to improve my spoken English.” Hanf, native Vietnamese speaker
“ I have to say that is probably the best decision I’ve ever made regarding improving my spoken English. This program is a game changer.” Seng, native Thai speaker
“This is not just one more online pronunciation program, its a turning point to a new level of English comprehension and interaction.” Katy, native Russian speaker")
