Bolo How to pronounce “especially”
uhs-PESH-lee
/əsˈpɛʃli/ · 3 syllables · stress on the 2nd
Sounds to watch
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.
Lesson: The lazy uh sound ›Ship vs Sheep
Short (ship): relaxed mouth, quick sound.
ship ≈ इ (short, relaxed). sheep ≈ ई (long, smiling).
Lesson: Ship or sheep ›Word stress
The stressed syllable is longer, louder and higher.
Clap on the strong beat: PHO-to-graph, pho-TOG-ra-pher, pho-to-GRAPH-ic.
Lesson: Hit the right beat ›Find all your weak sounds
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