born, borne

born -  /bɔrn/

borne -  /bɔrn/

• She was born in winter and has borne many hardships since then.
• He was born into wealth but has never borne the responsibility well.
• The child was born healthy, and the mother has borne the recovery process with strength.
• They were born in the same town, and have borne witness to its changes over decades.
• He was born a leader and has borne the burden of command gracefully.
• She was born in France and has borne the French culture into her new home.
• The twins were born prematurely but have borne up well under medical care.
• He was born with talent and has borne it responsibly.
• The athlete was born to run and has borne the expectations of fans worldwide.
• The poet was born in 1920 and has borne the scars of war in his writing.

• born - /bɔrn/ - родившийся, рожденный, прирожденный.
• borne - /bɔrn/ - прич. прош. вр. от гл. bear - перенесенный,  несущий, передаваемый.

Borne встречается в составе устойчивых выражений, например "airborne" - воздушный.

Оба слова born и borne рифмуются с: corn, torn, worn, morn, horn.

Английские согласные звуки: [p] [b] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

Английские гласные звуки: /ɔː/ и что такое Сot-Сaught Merger [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

Звук / ɒ / - разница в произношении между British и American English

aunt, ant

aunt - /ænt/

ant - /ænt/

    

• My aunt screamed when she saw an ant crawling on the picnic blanket.
• An ant bit my aunt while she was gardening barefoot.
• My aunt collects porcelain animals, but not a single ant is welcome.
• Each time my aunt visits, we seem to have an ant infestation - it's uncanny!
• I stepped on an ant just as my aunt called me from the porch.
• My little cousin thinks an ant is a baby aunt!
• We had to stop the hike because my aunt was swarmed by ants.
• An ant hill popped up near where my aunt parks her car.
• During the science fair, my aunt helped me build a model of an ant colony.
• My aunt bought an ant farm for my birthday - and it's crawling with life!

• aunt - /ænt/ - тетя, тетушка.
• ant - /ænt/ - муравей. 

Оба слова рифмуются со словами:  plant, grant, rant, slant, chant, can't, pant.

rant - /rænt/ - разразиться тирадой, устроить разнос.

slant - /slænt/ - наклонный, наклонять, наклоняться, уклон, взгляд, склон, скос. 

chant - /tʃænt/ - петь, воспевать, скандировать, бубнить, песнопение, песнь.

pant - /pænt/ - тяжелое дыхание, пыхтение, одышка, задыхаться, пыхтеть.

Занятие 8. Звук / æ /

Английские гласные: /æ/ - любимый гласный гопников [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

heard, herd

heard - /hɝd/

herd - /hɝd/

• I heard the herd of cattle approaching from the distance.
• He heard a loud noise coming from the herd of elephants.
• She heard that the herd had broken through the fence.
• We heard the shepherd whistling to guide the herd.
• They heard rumors about a wild herd roaming nearby.
• Have you heard what happened to the buffalo herd?
• I heard the herd mooing early this morning.
• He heard tales of a mysterious herd that vanished.
• As soon as we heard the thunder, the herd started to run.
• You should’ve heard the stampede when the herd got spooked!

Heard - /hɝd/ - прошедшее от hear - слышал.

Herd - /hɝd/ -  стадо, табун, толпа, гурт, стадный, пасти, толпиться, примкнуть. 

spook - /spuːk/ - призрак, привидение, шпион, пугать, пугаться, нервировать, являться.

Занятие 34. Звуки / h /, / i: /, / ɪ /, / e /, / æ /, / a: /, / ɔː /, / ɒ /

Американский акцент: звук [ɝ] и r-colored vowels [видео Youtube]

Занятие 48. Звук / ɜː /

seem, seam

seem - /siːm/

seam - /siːm/

• The jacket may seem new, but there's a tear along the seam.
• They seem happy even though the seam of the tent ripped open in the wind.
• At first glance, it may seem flawless, but the seam is poorly stitched.
• She made it seem like everything was fine, but her dress had a split seam.
• His pants seem tight because the inner seam is too narrow.
• I don't seem to understand how this seam is supposed to be aligned.
• While the clothes seem durable, the seam on the sleeve is already fraying.
• You seem distracted — did you notice the crooked seam on your shirt?
• That design might seem simple, but getting the seam straight is tricky.
• It didn’t seem like a problem until the seam completely unraveled.

• Seem - /siːm/ - казаться, представляться, мерещиться, померещиться, чудиться, почудиться, думаться.
• Seam - /siːm/ - шов, пласт, соединение, рубец, пропласток, сшивать, соединять швами, бороздить.

Оба слова seem и seam рифмуются с: dream, team, beam, stream, scream, theme, esteem.

fray - /freɪ/ - протершееся место, драка, борьба, изнашивать, изнашиваться, протирать.

unravel - /ʌnˈrævl/ - распутывать, распутываться, разгадывать, объяснять, разлезаться.

pair, pear

pair - /pɛr/

pear - /pɛr/ 

• She bought a pair of shoes and a ripe pear for lunch.
• He found a pear in the kitchen next to a pair of gloves.
• I couldn’t find a pair of socks that matched while eating a juicy pear.
• The teacher drew a pair of fruits, including one pear.
• He offered me a pear and a pair of tickets to the show.
• She dropped her pear and lost a pair of earrings at the same time.
• They served a sliced pear with cheese and a pair of crackers.
• A pair of birds landed near the pear tree.
• I packed a pair of jeans and a green pear in my travel bag.
• That pair of paintings featured a pear and an apple.

• pair - /pɛr/ - пара, чета, партнеры, парный, спаривать, спариваться.
• pear - /pɛr/ - груша, грушевое дерево. 

    Pair и  pear рифмуются со словами: air, care, dare, fair, flare, hair, rare, share, stare, wear.

Занятие 12. Звук / p /

Занятие по британской фонетике 5. Звук / e /

Английские гласные: /ɛ/ или /e/ и что такое Pin-Pen Merger [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

brake, break

brake - /breɪk/

break - /breɪk/

• Always check your brake pads before you break too suddenly.
• If you break too hard, the brake system might overheat.
• She had to brake quickly to avoid a break in traffic.
• A faulty brake can cause a car to break down unexpectedly.
• The driver used the emergency brake to break the car’s momentum.
• He pulled the brake just in time to break the fall.
• You should never brake sharply unless there’s a break in the road ahead.
• A worn-out brake could break your chances of passing the inspection.
• They had to brake at the last second to avoid a sudden break in the lane.
• Hitting the brake too late could cause a break in your insurance policy.

• brake - /breɪk/ - тормоз, трепало, чаща, тормозной, тормозить, затормозить.
• break - /breɪk/ - перерыв, разрыв, прорыв, пауза, пролом, обрыв, нарушать, ломаться, ломать, вырваться. 

Brake и break рифмуются со словами:  make, take, cake, fake, lake, sake, snake, stake, wake, quake.

Занятие 13. Звук / b /

Занятие 73. Звук / eı /

bare, bear

bare - /bɛr/ 

bear - /bɛr/

• The bear walked across the bare forest floor.
• She couldn't bear the cold, so she walked in bare feet.
• A bare minimum of food wouldn't satisfy a hungry bear.
• He saw a bear standing under a bare tree.
• The campers were told not to leave bare food out because it attracts bears.
• The mountain path was bare of snow, but a bear still wandered through.
• It was hard to bear the pain of walking on bare rocks.
• They saw a bear near the bare cabin in the woods.
• She painted the bare wall with a picture of a grizzly bear.
• Even with bare hands, he managed to scare the bear away.

• bare - /bɛr/ - голый, босой , голый, неприкрытый , пустой , минимальный, скудный , обнажать, скалить.
• bear - /bɛr/ - терпеть , нести , выдерживать , таить , рожать , носить , медведь.

Bare и bear звучат как "air" с "b" впереди.

Bare и bear рифмуются со словами: care, dare, fair, hair, pair, share, stare, wear, glare.

stare - /ster/ - пялиться, глазеть, поглазеть, пристальный взгляд, изумленный взгляд.

glare - /ɡler/ - яркий свет, ослепительно сверкать, бликовать; сердитый пристальный взгляд.

Английские гласные: /ɛ/ или /e/ и что такое Pin-Pen Merger [видео Youtube]

Занятие по британской фонетике 5. Звук / e /

peace, piece

peace - /piːs/

piece - /piːs/

• She offered me a piece of cake in exchange for peace between us.
• The peace agreement was signed after a long discussion about each piece of the terms.
• I want to enjoy a peaceful afternoon with a good book, and a piece of chocolate.
• He gave me a piece of advice that brought me peace of mind.
• After the argument, she hoped to find peace by giving him a piece of her heart.
• Each piece of the puzzle brought a little more peace to the room.
• I found a piece of paper with the word "peace" written on it.
• She worked hard to make peace, but he handed her a piece of paper instead.
• The pieces of the puzzle came together, and we finally found peace.
• He handed me a piece of the map to help find peace in our journey.

    • Peace: /piːs/ - The "ea" makes a long "ee" sound, like in "see".

    • Piece: /piːs/ - The pronunciation is the same as "peace," but the context distinguishes them. Both words are pronounced with the same "ee" sound, but they differ in meaning.

rite, write, right

rite - /raɪt/

write - /raɪt/

right - /raɪt/

• The rite of passage involves learning to write, and it is important to get the right guidance.
• In order to write a letter, you must first decide if it's the right time to send it, as it's part of an important rite of communication.
• After the rite of graduation, I had to write a thank-you letter to my teacher to express that I was on the right path.
• He performed the sacred rite and then went home to write a detailed account of the experience, making sure he got the facts right.
• The rite of a traditional wedding ceremony requires vows, while I had to write the speech to make sure I said the right things.
• It is important to write a thank-you note after attending a rite, so you can show your appreciation in the right way.
• I want to make sure I write the right answer on the test, especially after attending the rite of learning this material.
• During the rite of passage, the elder told us how to write our names in the right way according to tradition.
• The students will write about their experiences at the rite of passage ceremony to reflect on what is right for their future.
• After the rite of initiation, you need to write down your thoughts, ensuring they are right for the ceremony’s purpose.

    • Rite: /raɪt/ - refers to a religious or ceremonial act or procedure.

    • Write: /raɪt/ - refers to the act of composing text, such as writing a letter or a book.

    • Right: /raɪt/ - refers to something correct, just, or morally good. It can also refer to direction (e.g., right turn).

rite -  /raɪt/ - обряд, ритуал, церемония

need, knead

need - /niːd/

knead - /niːd/

    

• If you need bread for dinner, you’ll have to knead the dough first.
• Do you need me to knead the dough while you prepare the sauce?
• She said, “I need to knead this mixture until it’s smooth.”
• You don’t need a machine to knead the dough; your hands will work fine.
• I need some advice on how to knead properly for soft bread.
• Do you need help to knead the dough evenly?
• All you need to make pizza is to knead the dough and add toppings.
• If you need perfect results, knead the dough for at least 10 minutes.
• They need to knead the clay before it can be shaped into pottery.
• You need patience to knead dough until it becomes stretchy and smooth.

    • Need: /niːd/ - to require something.

    • Knead: /niːd/ - to work dough or clay with the hands.

knead - /niːd/ - месить, замесить

meet, meat

meet - /miːt/

meat - /miːt/

• Let’s meet at the butcher’s shop to pick up some fresh meat for the barbecue.
• At the dinner party, we’ll meet the chef who prepared the delicious meat dishes.
• She was excited to meet the farmer who raised the organic meat she bought.
• During the cooking class, we’ll meet people who specialize in preparing exotic meat.
• They planned to meet for lunch and enjoy a meal of grilled meat skewers.
• It was at the market where we first meet and discovered our shared love for smoked meat.
• We will meet at the deli counter to decide which type of meat to buy for sandwiches.
• When you meet the new butcher, ask him for his recommendation on the best cut of meat.
• The group decided to meet at the steakhouse to enjoy a variety of meat dishes.
• You’ll meet the hunters later to learn how they preserve the wild game meat.

• Meet - /miːt/ - встречаться, встречать, встреча, соревнование, сбор, подобающий.
• Meat - /miːt/ - мясо, пища, мякоть, еда, суть, содержание, ядро, пища для размышления.

wood, would

wood - /wʊd/ 

would - /wʊd/ 

• If you had wood, would you build a birdhouse?
• She asked if he would carve the wood into a sculpture.
• The fireplace needs dry wood; would you bring some from the shed?
• I wonder if this old wood would burn well in the campfire.
• Would you believe that this table is made entirely of recycled wood?
• The carpenter promised he would use the best wood for the furniture.
• If it were my choice, I would avoid cutting down that wood.
• He said he would build a fence if the wood wasn’t so expensive.
• Would you know where to find cedar wood for the deck project?
• The wood seemed fragile, but he would trust the craftsman’s skill.

    • Wood: /wʊd/ — Refers to material from trees or a forest.

    • Would: /wʊd/ — A modal verb indicating a hypothetical or polite request.

pour, poor

pour - /pɔr/

poor - /pɔr/

• The bartender began to pour the wine for the poor man who couldn’t afford a full meal.
• She decided to pour her heart out to help the poor children in the shelter.
• As the rain continued to pour outside, the poor stray dog found shelter under the porch.
• The wealthy host asked the waiter to pour a drink for his poor guest.
• It’s sad to see the poor villagers struggle while they watch the rich pour money into useless luxuries.
• He wanted to pour some water on the dry plants, but the poor watering can had a hole in it.
• The teacher told the students to pour their energy into helping the poor in their community.
• When she saw the poor state of the kitchen, she decided to pour all her effort into renovating it.
• The kind man stopped to pour a cup of soup for the poor woman on the street corner.
• The poor child cried as the rain began to pour heavily on their way home.

    • Pour: Pronounced /pɔr/ or /pɔːr/, meaning to flow or cause a liquid to flow in a stream.

    • Poor: Pronounced the same as pour in many American accents (/pɔr/ or /pʊr/), meaning lacking money or resources. However, in some accents, it may have a slightly more rounded vowel.

where, were

where - /wɛr/

were - /wər/

• Where were you when the concert started?
• I’m trying to remember where we were last night.
• Where were the keys left after you used them?
• Do you know where they were planning to meet us?
• Where were those books placed on the shelf?
• She couldn’t recall where they were supposed to go.
• Where were you planning to park the car?
• The detectives asked where the suspects were at the time of the incident.
• Where were the children supposed to wait after school?
• We were wondering where everyone was gathering for the event.

    • Where (location, place): /wɛr/, with the "wh" or "w" sound followed by a short "e" sound, rhyming with "air" like in "hair".

    • Were (past tense of are): /wɜːr/ or /wər/, pronounced with a more neutral, unstressed "uh" sound.

In spoken English, where has a clearer "eh" vowel sound, while were typically has a softer, more neutral vowel sound. 

week, weak

week - /wiːk/

weak - /wiːk/

• She was feeling weak by the end of the week, after working so hard.
• He was too weak to carry his bag after a long week of traveling.
• The weak signal faded as the week went on, making it hard to communicate.
• By the end of the week, his weak excuses were no longer convincing.
• She tried to lift the heavy box, but her weak arms couldn't handle it after a tiring week.
• During the week, he felt weak from lack of sleep, but he recovered by the weekend.
• The weak performance of the team last week led to some important changes.
• After a week of illness, he was finally starting to feel less weak.
• The weak link in the team was evident throughout the week of training.
• He promised to get stronger, but he was still weak after his week-long illness.

    • Week: /wiːk/ – The "ee" sound is a long vowel sound, similar to the one in "see" or "meet".

    • Weak: /wiːk/ – The pronunciation is identical to "week," but the meaning is different. It refers to lacking strength or energy.

    • Week refers to a period of seven days (Monday through Sunday).

    • Weak describes someone or something that lacks strength, power, or energy.

weather, whether

weather - /ˈwɛðər/

whether - /ˈwɛðər/

• The weather forecast will determine whether we go hiking or stay indoors.
• She couldn't decide whether to bring an umbrella, given the unpredictable weather.
• Whether it's sunny or rainy, she always enjoys the beauty of the weather.
• The team debated whether to reschedule the game because of the stormy weather.
• He wondered whether he should wear a coat, as the weather kept changing.
• Whether it's warm or cold, the weather in spring can be hard to predict.
• They weren't sure whether the weather would allow for a beach day or not.
• She checked the app to see whether the weather would improve later.
• The picnic depended on whether the weather would clear up by noon.
• The pilot announced he wasn’t certain whether the weather would delay the flight.

    • Weather (the state of the atmosphere, e.g., rain, sun, snow): /ˈwɛðər/, with a soft "th" sound as in "feather".

    • Whether (used to express choices or possibilities): /ˈwɛðər/, pronounced the same as weather.

red, read (past tense of read)

red - /rɛd/

read (прошедшее время от read) - /rɛd/

• I saw a red car as I read the newspaper this morning.
• The red apple was the first one I read about in the book.
• She wore a red dress when she read the letter from her friend.
• I read that the red roses are in bloom this season.
• The red light was on when I read the message on my phone.
• He read the red warning signs before entering the building.
• I read an interesting article about the red sky last night.
• When I looked at the red painting, I remembered what I read about it in the gallery guide.
• I had already read the news about the red alert in the city.
• She read the red book while sitting under the red umbrella on the beach.

• Red: /rɛd/ - красный

 "e" в слове red произносится как короткий звук "e", такой как в слове "bed".

    • Read (прошедшее время): /rɛd/  - читал, прочитал.  Произносится так же, как и слово red.

eight, ate

eight - /eɪt/

ate - /eɪt/

• He ate eight slices of pizza and still wanted more.
• They ate at eight o’clock sharp every evening.
• She couldn’t believe he ate all eight cookies by himself.
• By the time they arrived, I had already ate my eight donuts.
• The children ate quickly so they wouldn’t be late for their eight o’clock class.
• I ate eight pieces of sushi, but I’m still hungry.
• He said he ate eight times as much as usual after the marathon.
• After they ate, there were only eight pieces of candy left.
• She ate exactly eight grapes and saved the rest for later.
• I counted as he ate all eight sandwiches he had packed.

    • Eight (the number 8): /eɪt/, with the diphthong "ay" sound as in "say".

    • Ate (past tense of "eat"): /eɪt/, pronounced the same as eight.

see, sea

see - /siː/

sea - /siː/

• I love to see the sea when I’m on vacation.
• Can you see the boats out on the sea?
• We went to the beach to see the beautiful blue sea.
• It’s amazing to see how vast the sea is from the shore.
• I can see the waves rolling across the sea.
• Do you see those birds flying low over the sea?
• From the cliff, you can see the entire sea below.
• We couldn’t wait to see the sea after our long drive.
• It’s peaceful to sit and see the sun setting over the sea.
• She wants to see the sea every morning when she wakes up.

•  See - /siː/ - видеть

Долгий звук /iː/  как в слове "tree".

• Sea - /siː/ - море. 

Произносится так же как и see.

sun, son

sun - /sʌn/

son - /sʌn/

• The father took his son to watch the sunrise and feel the warmth of the sun.
• As the sun set, the son realized he’d had the best day with his family.
• The mother asked her son to wear a hat to protect himself from the sun.
• He named his son after the sun, inspired by its strength and warmth.
• The sun shone brightly as the proud father introduced his son to the crowd.
• Both father and son enjoyed hiking up the mountain to watch the sun rise.
• While the sun was still low, the father taught his son to fly a kite.
• She watched her son play outside, enjoying the sun on his face.
• As the sun went down, the son helped his dad set up the tent for camping.
• The son wore sunglasses, laughing as his father complained about the sun in his eyes.

• Sun - /sʌn/ - солнце
• Son - /sʌn/ - сын