Clarity Accent Modification
A speech-language pathologist teaches you how to speak with a Standard American Accent. Learn how to say things in a way that will help you be understood by your friends, co-workers and clients. Commonly mispronounced words and tricky English spellings are covered. Tips for how to pronounce vowels and consonants, as well as how to speak with an American prosody are shared.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 317
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Long U vs. Horseshoe U (ʊ) | Hear the Difference & Take the Quiz
Long U vs. Horseshoe U (ʊ) | Hear the Difference & Take the Quiz
In this video, you’ll learn the difference between the Long U sound (/uː/ as in blue or room) and the Horseshoe U sound (/ʊ/ as in boo…
Pitch, Tone & Prosody – Part 1 | Practice Prosody Using Pitch and Tone
Pitch, Tone & Prosody – Part 1 | Practice Prosody Using Pitch and Tone
In this video, we’ll begin practicing prosody — the natural rhythm and melody of speech — by focusing on pitch and tone. Masteri…
Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #33
Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #33
In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Sta…
Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 3 | Three-Syllable Words
Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 3 | Three-Syllable Words
In this video, we’ll explore how to identify and use the correct syllable stress in three-syllable words in American En…
TR Blends Practice Video | Why “TR” Sounds Like “CH” in American English
TR Blends Practice Video | Why “TR” Sounds Like “CH” in American English
In Standard American English, the “TR” blend is often pronounced more like a “CH” sound. In this video, we’ll practice this co…
Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #32
Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #32
In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Stand…
Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 2 | Two-Syllable Verbs
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 dif…
How to Reduce a Slovakian Accent | Speak with a Standard American English Accent
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 intonat…
Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #31
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 Stand…
Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 1 | One- and Two-Syllable Nouns & Adjectives
Patterns of Syllable Stress in American English – Part 1 | One- and Two-Syllable Nouns & Adjectives
In this video, we’ll explore how syllable stress works in one- and two-syllable nouns and adjective…
How to Pronounce the OY Diphthong in Standard American English | Practice with Words and Sentences
How to Pronounce the OY Diphthong in Standard American English | Practice with Words and SEntences
In this video, we’ll practice how to pronounce the OY diphthong in Standard American English — a co…
How to Say “It’d,” “They’d,” “She’d”: Contractions with Would and Had | Accent Training Tips
How to Say “It’d,” “They’d,” “She’d”: Contractions with Would and Had | Accent Training Tips
In this video, we’ll break down how native English speakers naturally use and pronounce contractions with …
Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #30
Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #30
In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Standa…
How to Use “FROM” Correctly in American English | Common Phrases & Examples
How to Use “FROM” Correctly in American English | Common Phrases & Examples
Confused about when to use the preposition “from” in American English? In this video, we’ll go over real examples of how n…
How to Pronounce All American Consonants | Full Chart with Examples
How to Pronounce All American Consonants | Full Chart with Examples
Learn how to pronounce all American English consonants using a clear, color-coded chart. We’ll walk through each consonant sound …
Talk To vs Speak With vs Chat With | What’s the Difference in American English?
Talk To vs Speak With vs Chat With | What’s the Difference in American English?
When should you say “talk to” vs “speak with” vs “chat with”? In this video, we’ll break down how these phrases are u…
Practice Pronouncing the ‘OR’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
Practice Pronouncing the ‘OR’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
In this video, we’ll practice pronouncing the vocalic “OR” sound in Standard American English, using words a…
Commonly Misused Expressions in American English | Test Yourself!
Commonly Misused Expressions in American English | Test Yourself!
Using American expressions appropriately can help you fit in socially and be better understood by others. In this video, we’ll go o…
Practice Pronouncing the ‘EAR’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
Practice Pronouncing the ‘EAR’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
In this video, we’ll practice pronouncing the vocalic “EAR” sound in Standard American English, using words…
Practice Pronouncing the ‘IRE’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
Practice Pronouncing the ‘IRE’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
In this video, we’ll practice pronouncing the vocalic “IRE” sound in Standard American English, using words…