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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 's' sound, where the tongue is behind the top teeth.
Move to the 'l' sound, lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
End with the 'ɛd' sound, keeping the mouth slightly open and the tongue relaxed.
pronouncing as 'slid' (slɪd)
adding an extra vowel sound 'se-led' (sɪ-lɛd)
confusing 'sl' blend with 'sh' to sound like 'shed' (ʃɛd)
Start with the 's' sound, where the tongue is behind the top teeth.
Move to the 'l' sound, lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
End with the 'ɛd' sound, keeping the mouth slightly open and the tongue relaxed.
pronouncing as 'slid' (slɪd)
adding an extra vowel sound 'se-led' (sɪ-lɛd)
confusing 'sl' blend with 'sh' to sound like 'shed' (ʃɛd)
The vowel is short, and there is no split between sounds.
No, pronounce the 'd'; it is voiced at the end.
Yes, 'sled' has one syllable, 'sledded' has two.
A vehicle for traveling over snow, ice, or rough ground.
/slaɪd/
To move smoothly along a surface.
/ˈslɛdɪŋ/
The activity of riding on a sled.
/ˈslɛdər/
A person who rides on a sled.
- Different vowel sound, short 'ɛ' vs. diphthong 'aɪ'.
- 'sled' has one syllable; 'sledding' has two.
- 'sled' ends in 'd'; 'sledder' has an 'ər' ending.
Practice 'sl' sound by keeping tongue steady for 'l' sound.
Ensure the 'd' sound at the end is voiced by tapping the tongue against the back of your teeth.
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