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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2021 · 20 MIN

Train the American 'X' sound | #075

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Today I get into detail with 3 different general rules for pronouncing the letter X. X may sound like "eks", "igz", or "Zz", depending on its position in a word. Listen on in to get a good feel for this sound!Practice along with these phrases here:Expert opinionMix in waterExit StrategyLuxury Suite Examine the mixed results.  They’re exaggerating my text.Let Max know Xavier took the next exit. A spoon of mustard will relax acid reflux. You’re next in line, I expect you’ll do exceptionally well.In my expertise I have extensive xylophone knowledge. Tricky Practice Sentence:Pronunciation difficulties are taxing, and exacerbate expecting exactness, fixating accent exaggeration indiscriminately. Idiomatic Expressions With XGo the extra mile Make more effort than is requiredThey always go the extra mile for their kids. Think outside the box Thinking creativelyYou’ll have to think outside the box to fix this problem.At the expense of (SOMEONE) Gaining from others’ lossesI won a vacation at the expense of my coworkers. Sit back and relax Let other people do the workSit back and relax and enjoy your flight. COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

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Today I get into detail with 3 different general rules for pronouncing the letter X. X may sound like "eks", "igz", or "Zz", depending on its position in a word. Listen on in to get a good feel for this sound! Practice along with these phrases here: Expert opinion Mix in water Exit Strategy Luxury Suite Examine the mixed results. They’re exaggerating my text. Let Max know Xavier took the next exit. A spoon of mustard will relax acid reflux. You’re next in line, I expect...

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