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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:

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

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

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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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Longer, natural sentences — Master the /æ/ vowel — TRAP