Pronunciation, explained sound by sound.
Short, practical guides to the sounds of English — the same phoneme-level thinking that powers the Phonym app, written for anyone improving their accent.
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What is shadowing? How to shadow English pronunciation
Shadowing means listening to a native speaker and repeating out loud in real time — copying their sounds, stress, and rhythm. Here is why it works, how to practise it step by step, and the one blind spot it can't fix on its own.
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IPA basics for English learners
English spelling hides how words actually sound. The International Phonetic Alphabet gives every sound one symbol — here is a beginner-friendly tour of the IPA symbols you'll meet most in English.
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RP vs GA: which English accent should you learn?
Received Pronunciation (British) and General American are the two most-taught English accents. Here is how they differ in the sounds that matter, and how to choose the one that fits your goals.
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How to pronounce the “th” sound (θ and ð)
English has two “th” sounds — voiceless /θ/ as in think and voiced /ð/ as in this. Here is what your tongue should do, why learners swap them for /s/, /z/, /t/ or /d/, and how to practise the difference.
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