Episode #113: Chewing Gum Pronunciation of YOU

23min | 06/02/2025

Description

Why is English listening so difficult?
English listening is difficult because real English pronunciation is very different from what students hear in the classroom- DID YOU becomes DIDJA, WHAT'S YOUR becomes WUTCHER, and so on. This style of American English pronunciation is called chewing gum pronunciation, and it has the biggest effect on the most commonly used words, for example YOU and YOUR. The pronunciation of these two key words completely changes after specific sounds- after /t/, after /d/, and after /z/.
Listen to Episode #113 to learn the natural, real-world ways to say these key words so you understand them more easily in your day to day life.

For a general view of chewing gum pronunciation, listen to Episode 102.

Note: the horrific cover image was created by AI.

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About Master English With Tim

Wanna master English? Then master the details of English listening, English vocabulary, and English grammar.
-Master English listening: Learn real world pronunciations like "gonna", "hafta" and "didja" instead of the language you hear in the classroom. Understand spoken English more clearly and with greater detail.
-Master English vocabulary: Focus on NGSL vocabulary- the most used words. Each word has different meanings and functions- enjoy exploring them. Learn these words in depth and detail to score higher on TOEFL and IELTS.
-Master English grammar: focus on English verbs, English verb tenses and English parts of speech. Combine hundreds of real examples with the deep patterns behind them to learn English grammar.
Tim has taught English since 2005, and he'll help you move up from intermediate to advanced English.

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About Master English With Tim

Wanna master English? Then master the details of English listening, English vocabulary, and English grammar.
-Master English listening: Learn real world pronunciations like "gonna", "hafta" and "didja" instead of the language you hear in the classroom. Understand spoken English more clearly and with greater detail.
-Master English vocabulary: Focus on NGSL vocabulary- the most used words. Each word has different meanings and functions- enjoy exploring them. Learn these words in depth and detail to score higher on TOEFL and IELTS.
-Master English grammar: focus on English verbs, English verb tenses and English parts of speech. Combine hundreds of real examples with the deep patterns behind them to learn English grammar.
Tim has taught English since 2005, and he'll help you move up from intermediate to advanced English.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Why is English listening so difficult?
English listening is difficult because real English pronunciation is very different from what students hear in the classroom- DID YOU becomes DIDJA, WHAT'S YOUR becomes WUTCHER, and so on. This style of American English pronunciation is called chewing gum pronunciation, and it has the biggest effect on the most commonly used words, for example YOU and YOUR. The pronunciation of these two key words completely changes after specific sounds- after /t/, after /d/, and after /z/.
Listen to Episode #113 to learn the natural, real-world ways to say these key words so you understand them more easily in your day to day life.

For a general view of chewing gum pronunciation, listen to Episode 102.

Note: the horrific cover image was created by AI.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Master English With Tim

Wanna master English? Then master the details of English listening, English vocabulary, and English grammar.
-Master English listening: Learn real world pronunciations like "gonna", "hafta" and "didja" instead of the language you hear in the classroom. Understand spoken English more clearly and with greater detail.
-Master English vocabulary: Focus on NGSL vocabulary- the most used words. Each word has different meanings and functions- enjoy exploring them. Learn these words in depth and detail to score higher on TOEFL and IELTS.
-Master English grammar: focus on English verbs, English verb tenses and English parts of speech. Combine hundreds of real examples with the deep patterns behind them to learn English grammar.
Tim has taught English since 2005, and he'll help you move up from intermediate to advanced English.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Master English With Tim

Wanna master English? Then master the details of English listening, English vocabulary, and English grammar.
-Master English listening: Learn real world pronunciations like "gonna", "hafta" and "didja" instead of the language you hear in the classroom. Understand spoken English more clearly and with greater detail.
-Master English vocabulary: Focus on NGSL vocabulary- the most used words. Each word has different meanings and functions- enjoy exploring them. Learn these words in depth and detail to score higher on TOEFL and IELTS.
-Master English grammar: focus on English verbs, English verb tenses and English parts of speech. Combine hundreds of real examples with the deep patterns behind them to learn English grammar.
Tim has taught English since 2005, and he'll help you move up from intermediate to advanced English.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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