Lesson 26 [d] as in day, ladder and bed

How to pronounce [d]

Tongue Tip: firmly pressed against gum ridge

behind upper front teeth

Air stream: stopped then exploded

Vocal Cords: vibrating

Possible pronunciation problems

Examples
-If say [] instead of [d]: breed will sound like breathe
[d][]breedbreathe
-If you say [t] instead of [d]: card will sound like cart
[d][t]cardcart

Word practice

[d] At the beginning [d] In the middle [d] At the end

do body bad
dog soda did
day under end
desk today said
door older food
doctor window card
different Sunday cold

Exercise 1

The letter t in the following words occurs between vowels, so it is NOT aspirated.
[d] [t]

1
 bed bet
mad mat
need neat
hard heart
bride bright
hide height

Phrase/ sentence Practice

1. a good idea
2. one hundred dollars
3. end of the road
4. a bad cold
5. Whats todays date?
6. How do you do?
7. What did you order for dinner?
8. Wendy is a wonderful dancer.
9. We landed in London at dawn.
10. Send dad a birthday card.

Reading Practice

Daydreaming
Almost all people daydream during a normal day. They tend to daydream the most
during quiet times. Most people have said that they enjoy their daydreams. Some have
very ordinary daydreams, while others have unrealistic ones, such as inheriting a million
dollars. Men daydream as much as women do, but the subject of their dreams is
different. Men daydream about being daring heroes or good athletes. Women delight in
daydreaming about fashion and beauty. As individuals grow older, they tend to
daydream less, although it is still evident in their old age. Children daydream, too.
Psychologists believe daydreaming is an important part of childrens development.