How to Pronounce Every Vowel Sound in British English (RP / Modern)
Video Overview & Insights
Want to fix your pronunciation, reduce your accent or build more of a British sounding accent when you speak in English? In this video, I’ll teach you all of the vowel sounds in British English (RP accent), with examples, tips, minimal pairs and sentence practice for each one.
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✅ All pure vowels (monophthongs)
✅ Common learner mistakes
This is the shortest but clearest, easiest to understand and follow video on pronunciation I've seen. Thank you very much for the tips. I have struggled to tell the difference between these sounds for my whole life.
✅ Minimal Pairs
🎯 Whether you’re an intermediate learner or advanced speaker, this is a must-watch if you want to sound more natural and confident when speaking English - especially if you're a British pronunciation lover.
I study British accent now and this video was really helpful in terms of the kit sound. Thank you so much!
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0:00 Introduction & How the Mouth Works
I cannot understand the difference between /I/ and /e/
0:52 /iː/ FLEECE
1:35 /ɪ/ KIT
Thanks Tom Hiddleston
2:44 Minimal Pairs /ɪ/ vs /iː/
2:55 /e/ DRESS
English isn't my first language but I have been learning it in school and still learning it in college cause my major is language and translation so we study phonetics and I was struggling between the vowels unit I saw this video and this channel really it's very helpful ❤❤❤❤
3:20 /æ/ TRAP
3:53 Minimal Pairs /æ/ vs /e/
Yas
4:05 /ə/ SCHWA (About)
4:38 /ʌ/ STRUT
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Pronunciation coming through through times subconsciously NOT consciously
5:14 Minimal Pairs /ʌ/ vs /æ/
5:40 /ɑː/ START
6:10 /ɒ/ LOT
6:42 /ɔː/ THOUGHT
Dear ETJ, FWIW, as I find you explanation for the [æ] very intuitive, so let me propose a small tip in rgds with pronouncing the ][ sound (sorry, I don’t have the correct symbol on my keyboard) - to my ear it sits somewhere halfway between [ i ] and [ schwa ] - something like a < schwa-stressed-towards-[i] > thing.
Sorry if the hint is actually a silly nonsense. (But that’s just how I hear it.)
7:21 /ʊ/ FOOT
8:00 /uː/ GOOSE
Thanks a bunch
I really understand it now ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊
8:33 /ɜː/ NURSE
9:25 How to Check If You're Doing It Right (Course + WhatsApp Feedback)
English is my first language but I had no idea that things were so complex over the east side of the pond. I originally thought it would be easier to learn this but it seems like it's actually the more American style that's simpler.
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💬 Let me know in the comments which vowel sound is hardest for you – or which one surprised you the most!
Perfect! Thank you so much!
More User Perspectives
Hi Elliot. Thanks a lot for this lesson. It's really very helpful. Pls, could you also make a video of the consonant sounds? Thank you for your consideration ❤
@peaceezebuiro9827I have been trying to differentiate the American IPAs and the British ones... Not easy... But I think I have figured it out thanks to your video. Love you, teacher!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! Your British accent sounds soooooooooo nice in my ears.
@JG_VietnamAs a Nigerian resident in the UK this is my problem thats why am here what to get my pronunciation right.
@allentheboogiemanYou deserve ballon dr for this video.
@jamiarhausafulanii look forward to join pronunciation course as soon as .. pleas let me know how can i register
@histolab1193thank you for your great effort i watched your videos 2 years ago , how can i continue class with you
@histolab1193Amazing 😍😍😍😍😍
@emanmahdi4759Hii dear good evening Name merhawi tekie I live in London but no Speak English sorry can you help me 🎉🎉🎉❤
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@jaguarazulwonderful!
@Nayeem_529Great teacher!!
@gregorioespinola1564Ssuper well explained!!🎉🎉🎉
@teresajohnson5265That's very a comprehensive and clear explanation, thank you!
@neoparadox08Thanks a lot 😢❤
@agustinaltamirano6260a little confusion about /u:/
@FeiFei-ew1sqYou are a godsend! I teach English as a foreign language in my country and I am a non-native speaker. To me, the most difficult part of the English pronunciation is the wide range of vowel sounds. Thank you so much for your brilliant work!
@chrysgnt4369Many days later
@imrandev2026Thank you very much from Africa ❤❤❤
@AlsenySylla-d3i@etJEnglish: Excellent video. Much appreciated for taking the time to create and upload it. There are tons of value on it.
@eduardoserrano4355The pronunciation for you is easy but isn't easy for us.
But I will try hopeless 😢
You are the best.
The pronunciation top ❤
So professional
@IdoghorJeffreyNailed it Elliot!😍
@FlawSome-1502I’m very good in getting the sound exactly how it supposed to be, the problem is that all my life I’ve been exposed to the American version of English and more recently to the Aussie one, so when I read any word it’s trick to know which vowel receives each sound in the British way haha
@felipeyarnsCan you please make a video about how to pronounce british consonant sounds?
@KennnFAnd then diphthongs come. 😅
@gja822Are there may be shorts on each vowel individually?
@gja822the best video that teaches English and vowels that I have ever seen in my entire life, I learned how to pronounce æ, ʌ, ɪ thanks to you, thank you very much and greetings from Brazil! ;D
@pityssaurocoimbraHi Eliot! Thank you so much for this incredibly clear and helpful video on British English vowel pronunciation! Your explanations are so easy to follow and have really improved my understanding of these sounds. I've been struggling with British pronunciation for a while, and your teaching method makes everything click into place.
I was wondering if you might consider making similar videos covering other aspects of British pronunciation? It would be amazing to see you break down diphthongs and consonant sounds in the same detailed and accessible way. Your teaching style is perfect for learners like me who need clear, step-by-step guidance.
remembering tongue−place is soooooo difficult for me😢 we don't have such moves talking my language.....
@AK-zk5boBrilliant find, this. Would love to see more videos in the same vein.
@alephnull1683Ngl I'm so angry about this topic, I still can't learn these sounds because I am not even sure I replicate them correctly. I can hear the difference when someone speaks but to repeat and replicate? I make tons of the similar sounds but which one is actually correct 😵
@DeoDeoartogeThat's fantastic 😍
@اميرعليمنوثقباللهأغناهyou are a great teacher
I love the way you teach