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English pronunciation, IPA, and connected-speech guides
Pronunciation Tips
How to Pronounce "To" in English: Strong Form vs Weak Form
Learn how to pronounce "to" in English: strong form /tuː/, weak form /tə/, and the in-between /tʊ/ sound native speakers often use.
Tools and Practice
ChatGPT IPA Prompts for Connected Speech: What Works, What Fails
Copy-paste ChatGPT prompts for connected speech IPA — and the places AI output tends to go wrong. Three prompts plus a verification workflow.
Tools and Practice
Why Language Models Struggle with Connected-Speech Transcription
LLMs tend to pattern-match IPA rather than apply phonological rules — why their connected-speech output slips on weak forms, assimilation, and boundaries.
Pronunciation Tips
10 Common English Pronunciation Mistakes and How to Fix Them
See 10 common pronunciation mistakes ESL learners make — th, r/l, v/w, and vowel swaps — with reference IPA, minimal pairs, and a fix for each.
IPA Fundamentals
What Is the IPA? How to Read Pronunciation, Not Guess It
The International Phonetic Alphabet is a standardized notation for speech sounds — a more consistent guide than spelling. Read IPA with a chart and examples.
Tools and Practice
Daily Pronunciation Practice with IPA and TTS: A 5-Step Method
A 5-step daily pronunciation practice method using IPA and TTS audio — with 15–25 minute routines for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.