Intonation and pronunciation patterns

In this episode, the speaker discusses various intonation and pronunciation patterns. They start by addressing the pronunciation of the 'er' sound at the end of words such as 'teacher' and 'manager,' emphasizing the schwa sound and the connection between the 'r' and the consonant before it. The speaker then moves on to discuss the pronunciation of the 'er' sound after a flap 't' in words like 'letter' and 'water.' They highlight the difference between a regular 't' and a flap 't' and how it affects the preceding vowel. The episode also covers pronouncing the 'r' sound and the 'flap t' in words like 'father' and 'butter.' The speaker gives tips on tongue placement and connecting the sounds. Finally, the speaker addresses the pronunciation of the 'flap t' and the 'l' sound in words like 'little' and 'bottle,' and the differences between 'hard' and 'heart.'