Английские дифтонги: /ɪə/ - секреты произношения

How to pronounce /ɪə/ with a British accent to sound like a native. Why this sound is officially not in American English, but can occur in some words as an "allophone", i.e. an optional pronunciation. Monophthongization of /ɪə/ in British and Australian English. How the British pronunciation of the word "media" differs from the American one, and which one has the same sound at the end as the Russian "МЕДИА". Why the British and Americans count different numbers of syllables in the word "idea". 13:01 Exercises on /ɪə/ 17:22 Minimal pairs and exercises to distinguish /iː/ vs /ɪə/ The contrast between /iː/ vs /ɪ/ is one of the most difficult topics for Russian speakers, so in order to better understand the subtleties of pronunciation of /ɪə/, and how it contrasts with /iː/ and /ɪ/, it is also advisable to familiarize yourself with the materials on these i-shaped English sounds. /iː/ vs /ɪ/    • Английские гласные звуки: /iː/ vs /ɪ/ - се...   Happy tensing    • Английские гласные звуки: что такое Happy ...   Although the diphthong /ɪə/ is not formally present in American accents, this video is recommended for those who study American English. Because many subtle points become clear in comparison with the British accent. For example, the difference between idea [aɪdɪə] in British English and [aɪdiə] in American English. Native speakers hear such subtleties because in English there is a semantic difference between /iː/ and /ɪ/. Or in British mirror and nearer, although the first syllable may sound the same in very fast speech, but in slower pronunciation there is a difference in syllable length and vowel quality. Just as if in Russian you pronounce the word "media" with the sound "шва" at the end - [ə], but mentally divide it into syllables as ме-ди-а, in the same way Anglophones have some kind of "internal" ideal pronunciation. Understanding the specific nuances of pronunciation in different accents, which are discussed in this video, will help you develop "phonemic hearing", i.e. develop an inner sense and "feel" the language as native speakers imagine it. PhoneticFanatic is a channel dedicated to the English language and its phonetics. Here you will find free lessons that reveal the secrets of English pronunciation, phonetic transcription of English sounds, recommendations on how to get rid of an accent and other interesting materials for English learners of any level: from beginners to teachers. Thank you to everyone who provides support! Your participation helps make free English lessons more regular. Support for the channel - Visa, Mastercard, Sberbank, YuMoney, PayPal, BTC and others: https://phonetic-fanatic.ru/donate Individual lessons (pronunciation and accent reduction): http://phonetic-fanatic.ru/training