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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:
- First slowly, focusing on /ɛ/ accuracy
- Then at natural conversational speed
Notice how /ɛ/ might slightly shorten or reduce depending on stress.
Analyze ↗Try this sentence in the analyzer“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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