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The “Most British” Sound in English? (RP) /ɒ/ Vowel:

Video Overview & Insights

Learn how to pronounce the /ɒ/ sound, one of the most iconic sounds in the modern RP British accent! Perfect for non-native speakers and actors aiming to master authentic British English pronunciation. This tutorial is part of my mission to help you speak clearly and confidently in English.

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You speak [t] at the ends of words like [ts]. Is it normal?

@alexli4107
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I must know English to understand how to begin to study it, must not I? Or this video is not for beginner?

@alexli4107
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What brings me here is the difference in pronunciation between the words wonder and wander. But I'm still troubled to differentiate between the two sounds.

@Klaykeas
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The more difficult for me and subtle distinction is not between [ɑː] and [ɒ], but between American [ɔ] and [ɒ].

@gja822
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This sound, muting the R and the schwa sound are three sounds I notice to be the most distinctive of the RP accent compared to other accents, and the very three that I tend to struggle with, especially this ah sound because I live in Manchester, and people say the A like "eh" or something to that effect

@lavayuki
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Hi, sir you are my best teacher in English. Thank you so much for teaching clearly and effortlessly.

@marvinchorkhi9299
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❤❤❤❤

@mubashirqureshi8201
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how do you pronounce Jɒtʃ

@sIxxmd
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So clearly and helpful❤

@BMHT23333
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Very good lesson very interesting. I liked 🎉

@Abdumutalib-n6c
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👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Rafalstratford
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Hii I am from India

@mr_rone18
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it's really helpful! thank you so much!

@周道-h7v
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Sir, please teach us about the topic "DEVOICING".

@SulaimanAbdullahi-h8s
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Thanks a bunch sir .

@hammadihiba1126
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Hi Elliot, I am your fan. Would like to know you mention the mouth shape is like eating hot potatoes... i would like to know where i can find the video again. Btw you are saying this, it is from you or from any book i should read

@kinsir7397
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The pronunciation of /e/ as in dress and /ʌ / as in sun and son❤❤❤❤❤Hope you can do one episode about them 😊😊

@readthevibe
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My big question that nobody answered: Wich one British people say: "have got" or "have"? "have you got..?" or "do you have..?"?
Could you please answer this one Elliott🥲🙏🏻

@doubleM-fq6is
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❤💪👍👍👍👍

@wizard4837
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终于可以用这个软件跟老师学习了,太高兴了,以前一直看别人搬运到别的软件上的

@anna-g1q7m
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Thank you very much! With examples on the screen it works quite well. Well done. Спасибо.

@АлексейДолм
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Claus Mikaelson

@zarim3535
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Long time no new vids🎉

@adityachettry9646
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Thanks teacher

@ChyrazAnnaba
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you the only one that i can understand cuz you have the most comfy face i’ve ever seen

@rotii4897
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Great tip!

@giovsenaworld
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Dear Elliot thank you for the wonderful video. I noticed you used "opening/closing loads", instead of "a lot" or similar. Is it common in British English? Are there other similar expressions? Cheers from Brazil.

@TioDeive
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I sounded 0.25% more British now ha~ But I will try harder. Thank you!

@CSB-pu9mc
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Hi!!!!! Glad to hear from you. Nice teacher ever!

@mayluna1654
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Super video thanks for sharing

@PTI-h8j
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Keep up the good work

@englishforeveryone8417
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Thanks a million. ❤ This sound is a little bit confusing to me. 😢

@jesusdiaz4089
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Are you related?🫣😊

@SoNa-m6j9d
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Lovely learning from you 🎉

@哥-j3t
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Elliot,I have a question,when you say the tongue is back in central vowels and back vowels,where the back is it?

@Elizabethecho
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For me, the topic is clear, though I’m willing to watch these videos eternally as they’re hugely informative 😊

@bananvital
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Thank you very much mr Elliott. And mr Elliott as any video you send on youtube without glasses would be more nice I am for the day. As possible send it any video without glasses on youtube please. Thank very very much for your videos

@sweetchills-ky9mg
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/nɒt/,thanks ETJ English.

@ZulkifliJamil4033-x6s
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"I don't want to stop eating chocolate.
My doctor will follow up on the problem."

Interesting

@Michaël-r2h
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Thank you Elliot for coming back. I’ve been learning English since 2019 and you are my favourite coach teacher.

@Littlegiggles26
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Nice to see you back ET

@muhammadfaraj11
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Thanks a lot for this Elliot! are there any British words that use the long vowel?

@Momo5656-q3o
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Dear Elliot, I m from Peru, your videos were an important support and source of knowlegde for my English presentation about RP Pronunciation. Thanks a lot.

@shantalsadith7339
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👏

@foratabdulsalamfaris4796
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Thanks a lot. Greetings from Mexico.

@benjaminestrada8788
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We also have this sound in German and French, but it's transcribed /ɔ/. Could you please explain why is it transcribed /ɒ/ in English? Thanks 🙏🏻

@c.e.1039