Video | Final M Sound

Hi! This is Amy with Go Places English and today I want to talk about the pronunciation of THE FINAL M SOUND in American English.

Words that end with an M sound, like SOME or TIME, are sometimes mispronounced by students, so I want to spend a little time today focusing on the final M sound.

To make the M sound, close your mouth and lips. M is a voiced sound, so while your mouth and lips are closed, vibrate your vocal chords. Like this. MMMMM.

For some students, it may not feel natural to close the mouth and lips after a vowel sound. But this is important because if you leave the mouth open, you will produce an N sound.

Mispronouncing the M can sometimes change the meaning of the word!

Listen to the difference between these word pairs. Try saying them with me.

them

then

some

son

Let’s practice some words with a final M sound. Listen and repeat aloud with me. Record yourself saying the words and compare your pronunciation to mine.

time

some

problem

premium

worm

warm

museum

foam

dumb

charm

broom

denim

exam

film

calm

poem

from

them

room

item

mom

plum

You can instantly improve your English and sound more like a native speaker by practicing and speaking the final M sound correctly.

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