Proper Pronunciation Guide

statement

[ste͜it̚ mənt]

Tips:

  • Stop-but-do-not-explode the letter “t” at the end of the first syllable—/t̚/, releasing the air on the following consonant
    /m/.
  • Pronounce the vowel in the second syllable as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/—and not as
    /ɛ/ as in “meant.”
  • Explode the final “t” very lightly.

Practice Sentences:

 The statement he made to the press only made matters worse.
She had trouble reconciling her checkbook with her bank statement.

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