Everett Leiter, Director
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- Accent modification for better English pronunciation.
- Pronunciation, voice, and presentation training for professionals and people in business.
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Speech tips: Pronunciation Diversity in English
You have a choice! Many words have more than one accepted pronunciation. Sometimes, pronunciation varies from region to region. Other times, it’s simply a personal preference. Do you pronounce the first syllable of data as “date,” or does it rhyme with “cat?” Do you pronounce finance with the stress on the first or second syllable? How do you say either? Is the first syllable “ee” or “eye?” All of these pronunciations are widely accepted!
Enjoy a few verses of George and Ira Gershwin’s famous song “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off!” It’s all about pronunciation diversity in English! It is sung in this video by the late, incomparable Rosemary Clooney and Gene Puerling.
Culture Brief: Valentine’s Day (February 14)
Valentines Day celebrates romantic love! The Gershwin song in the above video says it so well. Don’t let pronunciation differences spoil your romance!
What are the origins of Valentine’s Day? Actually, this popular holiday dates back to the days of ancient Rome! Today, people of all ages and religions mark this day. In the U.S., many schools, stores, restaurants, and other businesses are decorated with symbols of romantic love.
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How do you say 2010? Take our quick survey!
Do you say “two thousand ten,” “twenty-ten,” or something else? We’ll report the results here next month!