Common colloquial reductions/contractions in English
Colloquial reductions or phonetic contractions are informal shortenings of words or phrases commonly used in…
Common clippings (truncations) in English
What are clippings? Well, we’re not talking about newspaper clippings here. We’re talking truncations. Whether…
Pronunciation: How to pronounce vowels and consonants in English
“Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!” Pronouncing English vowels and consonants can be tricky because…
British English vs American English
The differences between British English and American English are varied and encompass several aspects of…
Phoneme vs morpheme in English
To clearly distinguish between phonemes and morphemes, it’s essential to understand that they operate on…
Consonant “y” vs. Vowel “y”
The letter “y” is unique in the English language because it can function as both…
The primary diphthongs in English
Have you ever wondered what gives English its unique rhythm and flow? One key player…
Vowels: Short and long vowel sounds
Vowels are the heart of English pronunciation, giving words their unique sounds and rhythms. The…
Vowel teams explained with examples
Have you ever wondered how English manages to create so many different vowel sounds with…
Silent “E” words (also known as Bossy “E” or Magic “E”)
Have you ever wondered why some words in English end with an “e” that you…