S2. E23. Why Does “of” Sound So Soft? How to Pronounce “of” in Natural English

About this episode

This episode explores why the word 'of' sounds soft in rapid speech and how to pronounce it more naturally.

Ever wondered why "of" seems to disappear and sound so "soft" when native speakers are talking quickly? In this episode so you'll learn why and how to soften the word "of" so you can sound more natural when you speak in English as well as understand rapid speech much more easily! ⭐️ Interested in improving your English pronunciation and accent? Drop me an email at emma@pronunciationwithemma.com or visit www.pronunciationwithemma.com for more details. 🗣️ Join Emma's Pronunciation Hub Toda...

People in this episode

Host: Emma

Topics covered

• pronunciation
• natural speech
• English language
• soft sounds
• rapid speech

Keywords

• pronounce of
• soft pronunciation
• natural English
• English accent
• rapid speech

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