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PODCAST

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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4:33

How Adverbs Can Change Meaning | From Excited to...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/11/23

How Adverbs Can Change Meaning | From Excited to Sarcastic to DoubtfulIn this video, we’ll explore how adverbs like actually, really, and even — when combined with the right tone of voice — can dramatically change the mood of your sentence. The same words can sound excited, sarcastic, doubtful, or sincere depending on how you say them. ✔️ Hear how adverbs shift meaning when tone changes ✔️ Practice sounding enthusiastic, sarcastic, or skeptical using the same words ✔️ Learn to control nuance and

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7:29

How Intonation Can Change Meaning | Stressing...

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2025/11/16

How Intonation Can Change Meaning | Stressing Different Words for ClarityIn this video, we’ll explore how stressing one particular word in a sentence can completely change its meaning in American English. By shifting which word you emphasize, you can clarify intent, add emotion, or even correct misunderstandings. ✔️ Hear how the same sentence sounds different when stress moves to another word ✔️ Practice stressing key words to highlight meaning and nuance ✔️ Improve your prosody and sound more

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6:46

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English –...

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2025/11/02

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 6 | How Suffix Type Affects Word StressIn this video, we’ll explore how the type of suffix in a word can determine where the syllable stress falls in American English. Recognizing these patterns can make it much easier to predict stress placement when you see new or complex words. ✔️ Learn which suffixes shift the stress (like “-ation” or “-ity”) ✔️ Discover suffixes that don’t affect the main word’s stress ✔️ Build confidence with longer words

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7:01

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English –...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/10/12

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 5 | Word Variations & Parts of SpeechIn this video, we’ll explore how syllable stress changes depending on a word’s part of speech — like the difference between a noun and a verb. Understanding these patterns will help you sound more natural and avoid common pronunciation mistakes. ✔️ Learn how stress shifts in word pairs like “record,” “permit,” and “increase” ✔️ Understand the difference in stress between nouns, verbs, and adjectives ✔️

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4:20

Pitch, Tone & Prosody – Part 2 | Practice Prosody...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/10/05

Pitch, Tone & Prosody – Part 2 | Practice Prosody Using Pitch and ToneIn this video, we’ll begin practicing prosody — the natural rhythm and melody of speech — by focusing on pitch and tone. Mastering prosody is one of the most important steps to sounding fluent and natural in American English. ✔️ Learn how pitch rises and falls in everyday conversation ✔️ Practice tone variations to express meaning and emotion ✔️ Start building the rhythm and flow of Standard American English This is Part 2 of

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Final Sounds: Voiced or Unvoiced? | Word Quiz &...

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2025/09/28

Final Sounds: Voiced or Unvoiced? | Word Quiz & Listening PracticeIn this video, we’ll test your ability to hear the difference between voiced and unvoiced final consonant sounds in American English. Changing the voicing of a final sound can completely change the meaning of the word — so it’s important to train your ear to catch it! ✔️ Listen for subtle differences between final voiced and unvoiced consonants ✔️ Practice with a word quiz to sharpen your listening and pronunciation skills ✔️

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4:06

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English –...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/09/21

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 4 | Compound Words & Phrasal VerbsIn this video, we’ll look at how syllable stress works in compound words and phrasal verbs in American English. These types of words follow specific stress patterns that can completely change the meaning if used incorrectly. ✔️ Learn stress rules for compound nouns like “greenhouse” vs. “green house” ✔️ Practice phrasal verbs like “give up,” “look out,” and “take off” ✔️ Improve your rhythm, clarity, and

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4:48

Long U vs. Horseshoe U (ʊ) | Hear the Difference &...

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2025/09/14

Long U vs. Horseshoe U (ʊ) | Hear the Difference & Take the QuizIn this video, you’ll learn the difference between the Long U sound (/uː/ as in blue or room) and the Horseshoe U sound (/ʊ/ as in book or put) in Standard American English. Then, you’ll take a reading quiz to practice saying them correctly. ✔️ Hear side-by-side examples of the two vowel sounds ✔️ Focus on words spelled with “oo” — which ones use Long U and which ones use Horseshoe U ✔️ Take a reading quiz to train your ear and

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4:57

Pitch, Tone & Prosody – Part 1 | Practice Prosody...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/09/07

Pitch, Tone & Prosody – Part 1 | Practice Prosody Using Pitch and Tone In this video, we’ll begin practicing prosody — the natural rhythm and melody of speech — by focusing on pitch and tone. Mastering prosody is one of the most important steps to sounding fluent and natural in American English. ✔️ Learn how pitch rises and falls in everyday conversation ✔️ Practice tone variations to express meaning and emotion ✔️ Start building the rhythm and flow of Standard American English This is Part 1 of

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04:01

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English |...

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2025/08/31

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #33In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These examples come directly from an accent coaching session and are perfect for practice if you're working on clear, confident English. ✔️ Improve your pronunciation of tricky American English words ✔️ Hear which letters might be pronounced differently than you think ✔️

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03:56

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English –...

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2025/08/24

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 3 | Three-Syllable Words In this video, we’ll explore how to identify and use the correct syllable stress in three-syllable words in American English. Getting the stress right is essential for sounding natural and being clearly understood. ✔️ Learn common stress patterns in three-syllable nouns, verbs, and adjectives ✔️ Practice with examples like “family,” “remember,” and “excellent” ✔️ Improve your pronunciation, fluency, and listening

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04:00

TR Blends Practice Video | Why “TR” Sounds Like “CH”...

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2025/08/17

TR Blends Practice Video | Why “TR” Sounds Like “CH” in American EnglishIn Standard American English, the “TR” blend is often pronounced more like a “CH” sound. In this video, we’ll practice this common pronunciation pattern using real words and sentences to help you sound more natural and fluent. ✔️ Hear how “TR” changes in words like “tree,” “train,” and “try” ✔️ Practice the sound shift from /tɹ/ to /ʧɹ/ ✔️ Build confidence and fluency through repetition and sentence practice Great for ESL

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19:34

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English |...

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2025/08/10

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #32In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These examples come directly from an accent coaching session and are perfect for practice if you're working on clear, confident English. ✔️ Improve your pronunciation of tricky American English words ✔️ Hear which letters might be pronounced differently than you think ✔️ Practice

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03:54

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English –...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/08/03

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 2 | Two-Syllable Verbs In this video, we’ll focus on how syllable stress works in two-syllable verbs in American English. Verbs often follow different stress patterns than nouns and adjectives, and using the wrong stress can affect how well you're understood. ✔️ Learn common stress rules for two-syllable verbs ✔️ Practice with examples like “begin,” “decide,” and “reply” ✔️ Improve your pronunciation and fluency in both casual and formal

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How to Reduce a Slovakian Accent | Speak with a...

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2025/07/27

How to Reduce a Slovakian Accent | Speak with a Standard American English Accent In this video, you’ll listen to a Slovakian accent sample and learn how to adjust specific sounds, rhythm, and intonation to move closer to a Standard American English accent. We’ll break down the key pronunciation patterns and prosody features that can be modified for clearer, more native-like speech. ✔️ Identify common vowel and consonant substitutions ✔️ Learn how to adjust stress, pitch, and speech rhythm ✔️

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04:36

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English |...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/07/20

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #31In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These examples come directly from an accent coaching session and are perfect for practice if you're working on clear, confident English. ✔️ Improve your pronunciation of tricky American English words ✔️ Hear which letters might be pronounced differently than you think ✔️ Practice

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06:09

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English –...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/07/13

Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 1 | One- and Two-Syllable Nouns & AdjectivesIn this video, we’ll explore how syllable stress works in one- and two-syllable nouns and adjectives in American English. Knowing which syllable to stress can help you sound more fluent, professional, and easy to understand. ✔️ Learn common stress rules for short nouns and adjectives ✔️ Hear examples like “table,” “happy,” and “window” ✔️ Improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and overall

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06:59

How to Pronounce the OY Diphthong in Standard...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/07/06

How to Pronounce the OY Diphthong in Standard American English | Practice with Real WordsIn this video, we’ll practice how to pronounce the OY diphthong in Standard American English — a combination of two vowel sounds that glide together smoothly. You’ll hear this sound in words like “boy,” “choice,” and “employee.” ✔️ Learn how to shape your mouth to pronounce the OY diphthong clearly ✔️ Practice with common vocabulary and real-life examples ✔️ Improve your fluency and natural rhythm in spoken

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03:11

How to Say “It’d,” “They’d,” “She’d”: Contractions...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/06/29

How to Say “It’d,” “They’d,” “She’d”: Contractions with Would and Had | Accent Training TipsIn this video, we’ll break down how native English speakers naturally use and pronounce contractions with 'would' and 'had' in everyday speech. ✔️ Learn the difference between “she’d gone” (had) and “she’d like to” (would) ✔️ Practice the rhythm and reduced sounds for smoother, more natural speech ✔️ Improve your American English accent and listening skills Perfect for ESL learners, professionals, and anyone

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04:22

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English |...

Clarity Accent Modification ·

2025/06/25

Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #30 In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These examples come directly from an accent coaching session and are perfect for practice if you're working on clear, confident English. ✔️ Improve your pronunciation of tricky American English words ✔️ Hear which letters might be pronounced differently than you think ✔️ Practice

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