How "How Are You" is pronounce?
How "How Are You" is pronounce?
Dear teacher, during a casual conversation with my son, he practiced saying "How are you," but it didn't sound quite right. To help him improve, I figured I'd ask you.
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Last update: 1 month ago
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Thank you for reaching out and for your thoughtful approach to helping your son improve his English skills. It's wonderful that he's practicing phrases like "How are you?"—that's a great step in his language development!
To assist him, you might want to focus on a few key areas:
- Pronunciation: Encourage him to say each word clearly and to focus on the rhythm of the phrase. "How" should have a slight emphasis, and "are" should be connected smoothly to "you," almost as if they’re one word. You can model it for him slowly at first, then gradually speed up as he gets more comfortable.
- HOW are you: HOW ar YOO
- This highlights the emphasis on "HOW," with "are" and "you" being more relaxed in pronunciation. The stress on "HOW" should be slightly more pronounced when spoken.
2. Intonation: The natural rise and fall of the voice are important in English. When asking "How are you?" the pitch typically rises on "how" and falls slightly on "you." This gives the phrase a friendly, conversational tone.
I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
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