Episode 126: Just NEED.

14min | 08/25/2025

Description

Want to master English listening? Then you need to learn how English native speakers say words and phrases in real life. Sounds in the most used words change, get mixed up and even disappear. These real-world pronunciations are called CHEWING GUM pronunciations- and native speakers use them all the time.
Chewing gum pronunciation is not the only difficulty, though! You also must know the grammar of the most used words, for example if you use a verb with a gerund or an infinitive.
Listen to Episode 126 now to learn 6 surprising ways to pronounce the verb NEED. You'll also learn useful rules about sound changes that can help you to understand many chewing gum and strengthen your English listening today.

More episodes on chewing gum pronunciation:
Episode #125: How to Say "I": Eye, ɑː, ʌ, ə, ∅
Episode 7: The Chewing Gum Accent
Episode 18: More Chewing Gum, Please!

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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.

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Description

Want to master English listening? Then you need to learn how English native speakers say words and phrases in real life. Sounds in the most used words change, get mixed up and even disappear. These real-world pronunciations are called CHEWING GUM pronunciations- and native speakers use them all the time.
Chewing gum pronunciation is not the only difficulty, though! You also must know the grammar of the most used words, for example if you use a verb with a gerund or an infinitive.
Listen to Episode 126 now to learn 6 surprising ways to pronounce the verb NEED. You'll also learn useful rules about sound changes that can help you to understand many chewing gum and strengthen your English listening today.

More episodes on chewing gum pronunciation:
Episode #125: How to Say "I": Eye, ɑː, ʌ, ə, ∅
Episode 7: The Chewing Gum Accent
Episode 18: More Chewing Gum, Please!

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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