This video targets a business error that is a very embarrassing mistake. Say it incorrectly and it sounds like vulgar term. Jennifer Tarle from Tarle. Slot synonyms, slot pronunciation, slot translation, English dictionary definition of slot. A narrow opening; a groove or slit: a slot for coins in a vending machine; a mail slot.
A slot machine (American English), informally fruit machine (British English), the slots (Canadian English), poker machine (or pokies in slang) (Australian English and New Zealand English) or simply slot (American English), is a casino gambling machine with three or more reels which spin when a button is pushed. Slot machines are also known as one-armed bandits because they were originally operated by a lever on the side of the machine (the arm) instead of a button on the front panel, and because of their ability to leave the gamer penniless (bandit). Many modern machines still have a legacy lever in addition to the button.Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of 'slot':
- Break 'slot' down into sounds:[SLOT]-say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
- Record yourself saying 'slot' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen. You'll be able to mark your mistakes quite easily.
- Look up tutorials on Youtube on how to pronounce 'slot'.
- Focus on one accent: mixing multiple accents can get really confusing especially for beginners, so pick one accent(US or UK) and stick to it.
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- work on word/sentence reduction: in some countries, reducing words and sentences can be seen as informalbut in the United States, it's completely normal and part of everyday conversation (eg: what are you going to do this week end →what you gonna do this week end). Click gonna and wanna for more examples.
- work on your intonation: stress, rhythm and intonation patterns are not easy to master in English but they are crucial to make others understandwhat you say. It's what expresses the mood, attitude and emotion.Check out Youtube, it has countless videos related to this subject.
- Subscribe to 1 or more English teaching channels on Youtube:it's free and it covers the core topics of the English language. Check outRachel's English andEnglish With Jenniferto name just a few.