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Clarity Accent Modification

Carol Edgel, M.Ed., CCC-SLP

The Clarity Accent Modification podcast is committed to teaching adults how to modify their speech to be better understood in social or professional settings. Learn how to pronounce American vowels and consonants correctly, and understand the differences in rhythm, pitch, and syllable stress that can make you more or less intelligible to others. English is not always spelled the way it is pronounced, and tricky words are discussed. Be more confident speaking with friends, family, co-workers and

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05:42

How to Pronounce Tricky ’QU’ Words

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/08/13

Words beginning in 'QU' can be tricky to pronounce in American English. You may have learned that the 'QU' words are typically pronounced with a 'KW' sound. But is that always the case? No! Learn more about how to pronounce various 'QU' words using a Standard American Accent (western states). For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com.

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09:29

How to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/08/11

Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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07:55

How to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/08/09

Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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10:04

How to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/08/02

Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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10:13

How to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/28

Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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06:32

Stop the Schwa Sound! Don’t Let It Creep In Where...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/26

Non-native English speakers will sometimes have the schwa sound (uh) creep in unexpectedly after a word ending in a voiced consonant. Learn how to prevent that so that your listeners aren't confused. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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04:03

Practice pronouncing the ’Y’ Sound in Standard...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/21

'Y' is a subtle sound but very important to pronounce in Standard American English. Practice hearing and pronouncing the 'Y' sound while reading a passage. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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04:54

Yee vs Eee -- Hear and Pronounce the ’Y’ Sound

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/19

'Y' is a subtle sound in Standard American English, but a very important one. Don't leave it out! Learn how to hear and pronounce the 'Y' sound. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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03:59

Pronunciation Practice for L and R Consonants

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/14

L and R consonants can be difficult to distinguish for non-native English speakers. Practice pronouncing the difference between these two consonants in Standard American English while reading out loud. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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05:29

Hearing the Difference between L and R

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/12

L and R can be difficult to distinguish for non-native English speakers. Learn how to hear the difference, and more importantly, pronounce the difference between these two consonants in Standard American English. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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03:50

Tips for Saying ’Z’ in Standard American English

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/08

Saying the 'Z' correctly is important, especially at the end of words. Learn how to say it in Standard American English. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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05:05

How to Pronounce ’L’ and ’L’ Blends

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/07/01

Learn the easy way to make the 'L' sound, and how to pronounce 'L' blends in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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03:29

Pronouncing Vowels Before the ’L’ Sound

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/29

The 'L' Sound can be tricky when it follows a vowel at the end of the word. Learn how to pronounce your vowels before the 'L' sound in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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02:39

Filler Words vs Adding ’a’ On the End of Words

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/24

When can I say 'uh' and when can I not? Is it ok to add 'a' on the end of words when I'm speaking? Learn how to speak in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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04:09

How to Say ’S’ vs ’SH’

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/22

Is your 'S' sound a little slushy? Do people misunderstand you? Learn how to say the 'S' and 'SH' sounds correctly in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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04:34

Tips for Saying the ’T’ Sound

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/16

Are you producing your 'T' sounds correctly? Do they sound natural? Learn how to say them in Standard American English. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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05:56

Tips for Saying Words with ’OR’

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/14

The vocalic R sound of 'OR' can be a tricky one to pronounce. Learn how to say it correctly! For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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06:55

Tricky ’WH’ Words -- Learn how to pronounce them -...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/09

For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com PART 2: The English language is notorious for being inconsistent with spelling and pronunciation. Learn how to pronounce these tricky words correctly in Standard American English (western states). View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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06:51

Avoid Robot Speech!

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/07

For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com Don't bore your listeners! Learn the tricks for sounding natural when speaking and keep your audience's attention. Also see our video on Prosody. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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02:56

Understand the Short ’U’ Vowel

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2022/06/06

Can you say the short 'U' vowel correctly? Learn how to pronounce it properly in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com. View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA

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