American English Pronunciation - Can and Can't

美式英语发音 - 能与不能

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2026-01-09

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  • Okay, English learners,

  • I'm going to show you the most important pronunciation mistake that you should avoid,

  • in my opinion, as an English teacher.

  • I'm talking about the pronunciation of the word can.

  • Why do I think this is the most important pronunciation mistake?

  • Well, because as an English teacher, I can understand English learners very well.

  • even if they don't have great pronunciation.

  • But when English learners make this one specific pronunciation mistake, I can't understand them.

  • And the worst part is that I can't tell if the person is saying can or can't.

  • This means that I might think the person is saying the opposite.

  • of what they're trying to say.

  • That's why in my experience, this is the number one pronunciation mistake.

  • So today,

  • I'm going to help you pronounce this word correctly so that you can avoid this miscommunication.

  • And of course, if you need more help with your pronunciation,

  • click on the link in the description below this episode.

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  • Okay,

  • the reason why I can't understand many English learners when they say the word can in their sentences is

  • because they aren't reducing this word.