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Longer, natural sentences
Longer sentences with /æ/
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 /æ/ accuracy
- Then at natural conversational speed
Notice how /æ/ might slightly shorten or reduce depending on stress.
Analyze ↗Try this sentence in the analyzer“The black cat chased a fat rat across Annie's apple orchard this afternoon.”
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The black cat chased a fat rat across Annie's apple orchard this afternoon.
Hannah's happy family had an amazing camping trip with fantastic Atlantic views.
Randy handed Sally a massive stack of napkins from the attic cabinet yesterday.
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