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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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07:48

How to Sound American By Linking Words for Smoother...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/01/11

How to Sound American By Linking Words for Smoother Prosody - Part 1In this video, we will discuss how to link words in speech to sound more natural when you speak. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

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06:36

How to Sound American Using Word Stress

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/01/02

How to Sound American Using Word StressIn this video, we will discuss how to use word stress to sound natural when you speak. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

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02:09

Practice Sentences for the 'OR' Sound in American...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/01/02

Practice Sentences for the 'OR' Sound in American English Listen to some practice sentences for the 'OR' sound, and follow along reading the sentences below. Then try to repeat the sentences yourself, using the same pronunciation, prosody, and syllable stress. I saw a wild boar. I ate two oranges. I use fresh oregano in my spaghetti. Please buy a quart of milk. Please close the door. Pull the cork out of the bottle. I see the number four. Do you like corn on the cob? She plays the organ. The knight

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02:51

Practice Sentences for Reducing the Unwanted Schwa...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/01/02

Practice Sentences for Reducing the Unwanted Schwa Sound in American English Listen to some practice sentences for reducing the unwanted schwa sound, and follow along reading the sentences below. Then try to repeat the sentences yourself, using the same pronunciation, prosody, and syllable stress. Do you have some gum? I believe you. I have three dogs. She had lunch at 3 o’ clock. Does he have time to see me? They made tacos last Tuesday. I need some water. The lab coat needs cleaning. Do you have

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12:12

Learn the Four Ways the 'OR' Sound is Spelled in...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/01/02

Learn the Four Ways the 'OR' Sound is Spelled in American English -- Pronounce Them All the Same For, Door, Pour, Wore... are you saying these words correctly? Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

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05:37

How to Use the Preposition 'FOR' in American English

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/01/01

How to Use the Preposition 'FOR' in American English In this video, we will discuss common American English phrases and sentences that use the preposition 'FOR'. Using the wrong preposition can make your listener confused, so it's important to learn which ones to say when. For more information, please visit my website: clarityaccent.com

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05:47

How to Use the Preposition 'BY' in American English

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/12/14

How to Use the Preposition 'BY' in American EnglishIn this video, we will discuss common American English phrases and sentences that use the preposition 'BY'. Using the wrong preposition can make your listener confused, so it's important to learn which ones to say when. For more information, please visit my website: clarityaccent.com

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05:35

How to Use the Preposition 'AT' in American English

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/12/08

How to Use the Preposition 'AT' in American English In this video, we will discuss common American English phrases and sentences that use the preposition 'AT'. Using the wrong preposition can make your listener confused, so it's important to learn which ones to say when. For more information, please visit my website: clarityaccent.com

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08:17

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/11/30

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 29In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit:

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06:58

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/11/23

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 28 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit:

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06:07

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/11/18

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 27 In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :) Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit:

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05:38

How To Make the ER Sound -- For School Age Students

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/11/06

This video is for my school-age students so that they can learn how to practice the vocalic R sound (ER ) at home. The techniques can be used by speech/accent students of all ages.

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01:33

How to Say the American -ING ending -- A Quick Review

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/11/02

How to Say the American -ING ending -- A Quick ReviewIn this video, we will review how to say the -ING ending in American English, and how NOT to say it. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.

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01:06

How to Say the American Short I Sound -- A Quick Review

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/10/26

How to Say the American Short I Sound -- A Quick Review In this video we will go over the American Short I sound, and how it's different from the other vowels. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.

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02:53

How to Say the American R Sound -- A Quick Review

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/10/19

How to Say the American R Sound -- A Quick Review In this video we will review how to produce the American R sound, and how it is different from the R in other languages. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com

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04:51

Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 2

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/10/11

Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 2In this video, we will be reviewing how to speak with the prosody of an American. We will discuss the 'Prosody Pyramid' and whether that can help you learn to speak English more natuarally. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com (http://www.clarityaccent.com) To learn more about the Prosody Pyramid, visit: https://youtu.be/BPmjGHdK5v8?si=RH_baQwf81Rbl_no

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05:21

Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 1

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/10/04

Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 1In this video, we will be reviewing how to speak with the prosody of an American. We will discuss the 'Prosody Pyramid' and whether that can help you learn to speak English more natuarally. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com To learn more about the Prosody Pyramid, visit: https://youtu.be/BPmjGHdK5v8?si=RH_baQwf81Rbl_no

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06:59

Mexico - Listener Sample 4 - American Pronunciation

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/09/27

Mexico - Listener Sample 4 - American PronunciationIn this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Mexico We will analyze how to change certain speech sounds and patterns into a more Standard American Accent. Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

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01:38

Practice Saying -ED endings in American English --...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/09/21

Practice Saying -ED endings in American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will discuss the different ways to pronounce -ED endings in American English, and practice them in sentences. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com

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03:45

Practice Saying -ED endings in American English --...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2024/09/14

Practice Saying -ED endings in American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will discuss the different ways to pronounce -ED endings in American English, and practice them in sentences. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com

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