515. American English Pronunciation: The T Sound in Kitten, Button, and Manhattan
The InFluency PodcastShow Notes
Do you hear people say words like kitten, Manhattan, forgotten, or written in a way that sounds different from what you learned?
In this video, I'll teach you how the T is really pronounced in American English when it appears before a reduced vowel (schwa) and N, like in the words kitten, button, certain, written, and forgotten.
Disclosure: This sound is a nuance of American English! It's not necessary for clear pronunciation. This lesson is here to help you notice the pattern, improve your listening, and practice the details of American English pronunciation if that's something you want to work on.
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