The American English Pronunciation Card

A Review of Sounds and Stress Patterns

By Michael Berman

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The American English Pronunciation Card offers learners and teachers a clear, visual overview of how English sounds and stress patterns really work. This full-color reference chart introduces all major consonant and vowel sounds, grammatical endings, word stress, and sentence rhythm in one compact, easy-to-use format. Designed for both classroom and independent study, it brings pronunciation to life through high-frequency examples that reflect real, everyday English. Teachers can use it for quick, effective mini-lessons, while students can keep it handy for instant review or self-practice. Whether used as a teaching aid, a study guide, or a pronunciation “map,” this resource helps learners understand—not just imitate—the patterns that make English sound natural and clear.

  • Free accompanying audio program
  • Includes a free Teacher’s Guide with tips for presentation, practice, and reinforcement
  • Full-color visual layout for easy reference and classroom display
  • Organized for quick access to consonant and vowel sounds, endings, word stress, and sentence rhythm
  • Designed for flexible use in pronunciation lessons, tutorials, or individual review

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