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Try LingUp Now!Start with a light 'l' sound.
Follow with 'a' as in 'cat'.
End with 'der' where 'd' is clear and 'er' is softer.
lat-ter (confusing t and d sound)
la-der (missing the soft 'd' sound)
lad-d-der (overstressing the 'd')
Begin with a pronounced 'l' as in 'lamp'.
Use 'a' as in 'cat'.
Conclude with 'der', softening the 'r'.
lat-ter (confusing t and d sound)
lad-uh (missing the 'der' sound)
led-er (incorrect vowel sound)
In some accents, 'd' can sound like 't' in connected speech.
Relax your tongue and avoid strong 'r' rolls.
'Latter' sounds similar, but the meaning is different.
A tool with steps for climbing.
/klaɪm/
To move up or over something.
/stɛp/
A flat surface to stand on.
/rʌŋ/
A horizontal support on a ladder.
- Ladder has syllables, climb is one sound.
- Step ends with a 'p', while ladder ends with 'der'.
- Rung uses a different vowel sound.
Pronounce the 'd' softly; it's key in distinguishing 'ladder' from similar words.
Envision how each syllable 'lands'; this helps maintain rhythm.
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