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I'm trying to master American pronunciation. Could native American speakers please listen to the following recording I've posted on YOUTUBE and let me know which sounds I need to improve. Thank you!

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Default Re: Please comment on my pronunciation

You seem to have a problem with the "v" in however. Also, I detected a problem with abuse/abuse. (It's pronounced differently as a verb than it is as a noun.) Mostly, however, it's pretty good.

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You seem to have a problem with the "v" in however. Also, I detected a problem with abuse/abuse. (It's pronounced differently as a verb than it is as a noun.) Mostly, however, it's pretty good.

Thanks for taking the time to listen to and comment on my recording. Are there any sounds that stand out as CONSISTENTLY mispronounced?

I have posted a couple of more short recordings, one addressing rhoticity (-ar, -or, -er) and the other one addressing the full and reduced 'u' sound.

I really appreciate your help!

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