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(DICTIONARY MARK: a or i)
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PRONOUNCING [e]
LIPS: are spread.
JAW: is open wider than for [e].
TONGUE: is low near the floor of the mouth.

POSSIBLE PRONUNCIAf,ION PROBLEMS

FOR THE SPANISH SPEAKER

The vowel [re] does not exist in Spanish and may be difficult for you to hear
and produce. Also, you might always pronounce the letter "a" the Spanish
way!

EXAMPLES: If you say [a] instead of [a], hat will sound like hot
If you say Ie] instead of Ia], bad will sound \ike bed
When producing the vowel [re], remember to spread your lips and open your
mouth. But-don't open it too wide or you will find yourself substituting Ia]
(the vowel to be studied in the next chapter) instead! PRACTICE, PRAC-
TICE, PRACTICE A'ND you'll HAVE lnl down PAT!!!

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 EXERCISE A
The following words should all be pronounced with the [re] sound. Repeat
*
them as accurately as possible after your teacher or the instructor on the tape.

[ae ] At the Beginning lal In the Middle

at cat
am map
and have
ask back
apple last
after black
actor flag
angry happy
absent class
animal rapid

A less frequent spelling pattern for Iae] consists of the letters "au."
EXAMPLES: laugh laughter

Ft
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EXERCTSE
--.-- B

- Repeat the following pairs of words after your teacher or the instructor on the
tape. When repeating the Iae] words, be sure to open your mouth more than
for Ie ].
lal Ie]
had head
mat met
pat pet
land lend
past pest
tan ten
sad said
and end
lad led
add Ed
*The vowel does not occur at the end of words in English
Ie]

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EXERCISE C

The boldface words in the following phrases and sentences should all be
pronounced with the vowel Iae]. Repeat them carefully after your teacher or
the instructor on the tape.

1. last chance 4. wraP it uP

2. l'llbe back. 5. Is that a fact?
3. at a glance 6. claP Your hands
7. pack of matches
Hand me a pack of matches.
8. to catch
I have to catch a cab.
9. can't stand
Ralph can't stand carrots.
10. black jack
The gambler plays black jack.
11. happily married
He's a happily married man.
12. ham sandwich
Pam had a ham sandwich.
13. hat and jacket
Pack my hat and jacket.
14. math exam
He passed the math exam.
15. last laugh
He who laughs last, laughs best!

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E! | sElr-rEsr I (Correct answers may be found in Appendix II on page 167.)

-J Listen carefully to your teacher or the tape as each three-word series is pres-
ented. only oNE word in each series will have the [ae] vowel. circle the
number of the word with the Ie ] sound.

D(AMPLE: Your teacher says: knack knock neck

You circle: /n
\v 23
1. 1.23 6.7 2 3
2. 1 2 3 7. 7 2 3
3. 123 8.r23
4. 1 2 3 9. 12 3
5. 1 2 3 10.1 2 3

SELF-TEST II (Correct answers may be found in Appendix II on page 167.)

Read the following letter aloud. Circle all words that should be pronounced
with the vowel [re]. This self-test is not on the tape.

Dear Mom@Ca?)
At last we are in San Francisco. It's a fabulous city! As we stand at the top
of Telegraph Hill we can see Alcahaz. We plan to catch a cable car and visit
Grant Avenue in Chinatown. After that, we'll have tea in the Japanese Gar-
dens. Yesterday we drank wine in Napa Valley We also passed through the
National Park. Our last stop is Disneyland in Los Angeles. We'll be back next
saturdaY'
Love,

Gladys
PS. We need cash. Please send monev fast!

After checking your answers in Appendix II, practice reading the letter again
Concentrate on the correct pronunciation of the Ia] words'

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i-l
F I SELF.TEST III
r...-,
-
rCorrect answers may be found in Appendix II on page 167.)

Repeat the following words after your teacher or the instructor on the tape.
Circle the letter "a" in each word that is pronounced [re].

(Only ONE "a" in each word is actually pronounced trel.)

E)GMPLES: a. b a n@n a
b.@nimal
l.paradise 6. attack
2. Africa 7. Saturday
3. California 8. Canada
4. fascinate 9. Dallas
5. Alaska 10 package

FOR AN ENCOEE
Reoding

Select a set of directions for something (i.e.: using an appliance, assembling an

item, etc.). Circle all words pronounced with Ia]. Read the directions aloud
step by step to another person. Ask the person to repeat the directions back to
you. Practice the words your listener has difficulty understanding.

PRACTICE **X PRACTICE *** PRACTICE

<(\ YOU'LL HAVE [re] DOWN PAT >)>

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