our question today is how do i pronounce the word automatic

which means that you are doing something without human control

here we go automatic we have that sneaky flap t in here what does that mean

that's that sound that sounds like a really fast

d sound you do not have to say that sound if you don't want to

you can continue with the t everyone will understand you

and that is great because that's what it's all about just being understood

but if you want to say it like you hear most americans say it

um and if you don't this lesson is just good because it'll help you with your

listening a little more you can say it this way we're going to

start with the syllable odd and to do that open your mouth

wide andin oval tip of the tongue is down back of the tongue is pulled up

and then move to that d sound d odd next add the short uh sound that schwa

syllable relaxed mouth relaxed tongue up

next move to mad to do that lips together

and the air is moving out of your nose for that m

add the ah open and in a round circle tip of the tongue is down back of the

tongue is pulled up and again there's another d in there d

then end with ick short i sound your mouth your lips are slightly pulled

back and the i the tongue is just below the top teeth

and then end with the k to do that you're going to point that tip of the

tongue down and the back of your tongue will be

nice and high let's put that all together

odd a mad dick automatic

automatic automatic automatic i hope that all of your

practice leads to automatic speaking without

thinking too much so give it a try i know people

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