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can / can't
In American English, "can" and "can't" can be confusing. They are not pronounced the way they are written. This lesson will help you better understand "can" and "can't" in spoken English.
ESL: Pronouncing "Can" vs. "Can't"
Do you have trouble hearing the difference between "can" and "can't"? Or do you have trouble pronouncing them so that people understand you? This video explains 3 ways in which the pronunciation of "can" is different from "can't" in a sentence.



Lesson 11a - CAN/ CAN'T - English Pronunciation
PART ONE of a lesson in two parts. Topic: CAN'T and CAN.
Part One focuses on the pronunciation of the contraction CAN'T.
An explanation and exercises are provided.
Level: Intermediate to advanced.
Lesson 11b - CAN/ CAN'T - English Pronunciation
PART TWO of a lesson in two parts. Topic: CAN'T and CAN.
Part Two focuses on the pronunciation of CAN.
An explanation and exercises are provided.
Level: Intermediate to advanced.


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