Video | LATER

Hi!

This is Amy, with Go Places English and today I want to talk about the pronunciation of LATER in American English.

Recently a student asked me to make a video about the pronunciation of the word LATER, so here it is!

In American English we pronounce the T in later more like a /d/ sound. /d/ /d/ /d/

Later.

I’ll call you later. I’ll call you later.

Can you hear the T sounds more like a D?

There are other words in American English that we pronounce with a /d/ sound.

Let’s look at some examples and practice together.

Started. Started. I thought the movie started later. Started. Started.

Water. Water. I need to drink more water. Water. Water.

Waiter. Waiter. He is a waiter in a popular restaurant. Waiter. Waiter.

Skater. Skater. She is a very good skater. Skater. Skater.

Greater. Greater. It was greater than you could imagine. Greater. Greater.

Cheater. Cheater. Nobody likes a cheater. Cheater. Cheater.

Better. Better. Your English is getting better. Better. Better.

Nice work.

Can you think of other words where the T is pronounced like a D? Write them in the comments!

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