How to pronounce “chocolate”
CHAW-kluht
/ˈtʃɔklət/ · 2 syllables · stress on the 1st
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Schwa
Relax your jaw, lips and tongue completely.
about ≈ अ-BOUT, banana ≈ ब-NA-न, problem ≈ PRA-ब्लम. A tiny अ, never a full आ.
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Would you rather have vanilla or chocolate?
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