Listening Time: English Practice American English Pronunciation - Mountain
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Oct 17, 2025 Learn why some speakers pronounce mountain differently and discover the glottal T. This fascinating sound often appears in words like button, and you'll get tips on how to master it. Practice with uh-oh to mimic the sound transition and improve your pronunciation. Plus, keep an ear out for other words that feature this unique sound. The podcast emphasizes that consistent practice is key to sounding more like a native speaker.
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Why 'Mountain' Often Sounds Like 'Moun-in'
- Many native speakers replace the T in words like mountain with a silent glottal stop before the N sound.
- This substitution depends on syllable stress and an N at the end of the unstressed syllable.
How To Produce The Glottal T
- Put your tongue in T position but do not release the T; hold it against the top of your mouth.
- Then produce the N sound with throat and nose while keeping the tongue still to make the glottal T.
Use 'Uh-Oh' To Feel The Stop
- Use the pause in "uh-oh" to feel the stop between syllables and copy that stop inside words like button.
- Practice saying "uh-oh, button" to link the sensation to the glottal T.