Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 2 | Two-Syllable Verbs

In this video, we’ll focus on how syllable stress works in two-syllable verbs in American English. Verbs often follow different stress patterns than nouns and adjectives, and using the wrong stress can affect how well you're understood.

✔️ Learn common stress rules for two-syllable verbs ✔️ Practice with examples like “begin,” “decide,” and “reply” ✔️ Improve your pronunciation and fluency in both casual and formal speech

This is Part 2 of a series on syllable stress patterns in Standard American English. Great for ESL learners, professionals, and anyone looking to speak more clearly and naturally.

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How to Reduce a Slovakian Accent | Speak with a Standard American English Accent

In this video, you’ll listen to a Slovakian accent sample and learn how to adjust specific sounds, rhythm, and intonation to move closer to a Standard American English accent. We’ll break down the key pronunciation patterns and prosody features that can be modified for clearer, more native-like speech.

✔️ Identify common vowel and consonant substitutions ✔️ Learn how to adjust stress, pitch, and speech rhythm ✔️ Practice targeted changes to sound more fluent and confident

Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/

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Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #31

In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These examples come directly from an accent coaching session and are perfect for practice if you're working on clear, confident English.

✔️ Improve your pronunciation of tricky American English words

✔️ Hear which letters might be pronounced differently than you think

✔️ Practice saying each word with correct pronunciation

The words we discuss in this video are:

encouraging

individual

machines

schedule

other

solidifies

minor

anchored

though

transaction

represent

representation

Ready to sharpen your accent and be better understood at work or in social situations? Learn how to speak with a Standard American English (SAE) accent.

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