Today, we are going to learn about the differences in American pronunciation
between the words “trouble” and “travel”.
The first word “trouble” is both a verb and a noun.
As a verb, it means to cause a problem.
The second word “travel” is both a verb and a noun.
As a verb, it means to go from one place to another.
There are several differences between the two words.
The first difference is in their first vowel sounds, “ʌ” and “æ”
after the first two letters, “TR.”
The word “trouble” has this “ʌ” sound while “travel” has this “æ” sound.
Also, the second syllable of the word “trouble” starts with this “B” sound.
The word “travel” has this “V” sound
and the “V” sound is pronounced as part of the first syllable,
Let me demonstrate how to pronounce these words.
Now, I am going to give you a quiz.
I am going to say one of the two words three times.
Please listen carefully and tell me which word I am pronouncing next.
I hope you could tell the differences and picked the word
We have another question for you.
I am going to read a sentence twice that contains one of the two words.
You job is to tell me which word I am using in the sentence.
“trouble.”
Did you pick the right answer?
If not, please go back to the beginning of this video