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Longer, natural sentences

Longer sentences with /ɛ/

Now try longer, more natural sentences. Your rhythm and reductions matter as much as individual sounds.

Challenge

Read each sentence twice:

  1. First slowly, focusing on /ɛ/ accuracy
  2. Then at natural conversational speed

Notice how /ɛ/ might slightly shorten or reduce depending on stress.

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Jennifer sent Kevin a message about the intense weather in Tennessee yesterday.
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Jennifer sent Kevin a message about the intense weather in Tennessee yesterday.
Seven elephants gently stepped over the wet leather bench near the temple.
Benjamin regretted renting the expensive tent without reading the fine print.

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