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How to Pronounce USED TO in American English
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Joeyang posted on 2014/11/26Ever get tripped up saying "used to" or "supposed to" in American English? This video breaks down the tricky pronunciation, focusing on connected speech and schwa reduction so you can sound super natural! You'll pick up essential phrases and practical tips that make everyday conversations a breeze.
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US /frez/
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UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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US /tɪp/
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UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
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US /wɚk/
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UK /wɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- Everything created by an author, artist, musician
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bring into a specific state of success
- To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
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US /tʌŋ/
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UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
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