sentinel1818
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- Jan 19, 2010
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I'm actually a native speaker, but I had a speech impediment when I was younger in grade school. I didn't stutter, but I had trouble pronouncing all kinds of sounds. Fortunately, I got a lot of help and today most everyone can't tell I ever had a problem. However, some words I never got around to pronouncing correctly and I've gotten teased about them. I came here because it doesn't seem like there are many resources on the internet to help me out with specific issues. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Metal - I pronounce it like Meddle
Important - I pronounce it like impordant
Martin - Either I say Mar-Tin or Mardin
Button - I pronounce it like Buddon
Better - I pronounce it like Bedder
My problem is if I make the T sound, it either comes out as a crisp T that stands out too much, or it just blends in and becomes a D. Is there a way to make it half way?
I also think I slightly mispronounce the "th" sound as in "epithet" or "thumb". It just seems to come out like I have a lisp. I guess my question also for this is where do you positions you tongue when you make the "th" sound?
Metal - I pronounce it like Meddle
Important - I pronounce it like impordant
Martin - Either I say Mar-Tin or Mardin
Button - I pronounce it like Buddon
Better - I pronounce it like Bedder
My problem is if I make the T sound, it either comes out as a crisp T that stands out too much, or it just blends in and becomes a D. Is there a way to make it half way?
I also think I slightly mispronounce the "th" sound as in "epithet" or "thumb". It just seems to come out like I have a lisp. I guess my question also for this is where do you positions you tongue when you make the "th" sound?
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