Cuando la T es MUDA en INGLES

Pronunciacion #27 : Cuando la T es MUDA en INGLES

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Hoy vamos a enseñarles palabras que dependiendo de la fuerza de voz cambian de significado lo cual trae problemas a muchos alumnos.

If you’ve ever listened to native American English speakers and thought they were skipping letters—particularly the letter T—you’re not imagining it. Words like “mountain,” “Atlanta,” and “interview” often sound like they’re missing the T altogether.

In many cases, this is due to a phonological process called “T-elision” or the use of a glottal stop, especially when the T follows the letter N.

Why Does the T Disappear in American English?

In American English, when the sound /t/ comes right after the sound /n/, it often disappears in casual or fast speech. This is because it’s hard to pronounce /n/ and /t/ together quickly, so the T is dropped or replaced with a glottal stop (a little pause or “catch” in the throat: ʔ).

👉 It usually happens when T comes after N.

🔹 1. T After N in Unstressed Syllables

These words often lose the T sound when spoken naturally in American English:

• Mountain

• Fountain

• Certain

• Curtain

• Martin

• Entertainment

• Interview

• Button

• Kitten

• Mutton

• Rotten

• Forgotten

• Beaten

• Eaten

• Written

• Bitten

🔹 2. T After N Before a Vowel

When T comes after N and is followed by a vowel sound, it tends to be softened or dropped:

• Atlanta

• Identity

• Quantity

• Interview

• International

• Ventilator

   

🗣️ Everyday Practice Sentences with Disappearing T After N

1. We climbed a big mountain near the city.

2. I think I’ve forgotten my button at home.

3. She bought a new curtain for the living room.

4. The kitten is sleeping on the sofa.

5. He works as an accountant in Atlanta.

6. That food looks rotten. Don’t eat it.

7. Martin went to an important interview yesterday.

8. I’ve written your name on the list.

9. They were very certain about the answer.

10. My phone was beaten up when I dropped it.

11. Clinton is a big city with a lot of people.

12. This applicant is friendly and smart.

13. I love going to the fountain in the park.

14. This is an international school.

15. He was bitten by a dog last year.

16. We had some delicious mutton for dinner.

17. The entertainment at the party was great.

18. We need a large quantity of water for the trip.

19. I saw a ventilator in the hospital room.

20. It’s important to be on time for work.

21. She has already eaten lunch.

22. That sentence is too difficult for me.

23. I think I’ve seen that kitten before.

24. The paper was written in simple English.

25. The accountant helped me with my taxes.

26. Let’s go to the mountain next weekend.

27. He forgot to close the curtain last night.

28. You must press the red button to stop the machine.

29. We had an instant coffee before class.

30. She felt resistant to the idea at first.

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