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How to pronounce "street"

street

Noun
American
/striːt/

Syllable Breakdown

street

How natives say street

British
/striːt/

Syllable Breakdown

street

How natives say street

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the ‘s’ sound by placing your tongue close to the roof of your mouth.

  • Move to the ‘tr’ blend. Begin with the 't' sound, then roll into the soft 'r' by rounding your lips.

  • Finish with the ‘ee’ sound and end with 't' by placing the tip of your tongue behind your teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • stir-eet

  • shreet

  • strit

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the ‘s’ sound by placing your tongue close to the roof of your mouth.

  • Move to the ‘tr’ blend. Begin with the 't' sound, then roll into the soft 'r' by rounding your lips.

  • Finish with the ‘ee’ sound and end with 't' by placing the tip of your tongue behind your teeth.

common mistakes

  • stir-eet

  • shreet

  • strit

FAQ

Why is the 't' not strong?

The 't' is soft because it blends into the 'r' sound.

Is 'street' one syllable?

Yes, it is pronounced in one syllable.

How to avoid saying 'stir-eet'?

Focus on smoothly transitioning from 's' to 'tr'.

Definition

street

A public road in a city or town.

Word Family

streetcar

/ˈstriːtkɑːr/

noun

A vehicle that travels on city streets and rail tracks.

Example: I took the streetcar downtown.

streetwise

/ˈstriːtwaɪz/

adjective

Clever in city life.

Example: She is streetwise and knows the city's secrets.

streetlight

/ˈstriːtlaɪt/

noun

A light on a tall post in the street.

Example: The streetlight is broken.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Streetcar

- Emphasizes 'kɑːr', not just 't'.

Streetwise

- Ends with 'waɪz', adding a consonant blend.

Streetlight

- Ends with 'laɪt', another consonant blend.

Pro Tips

Practice the 'tr' blend

Focus on smoothly linking the 't' and 'r' sounds.

Syllable awareness

Remember that 'street' is a single syllable with continuous airflow.

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

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/ˈsɪtɪzən/

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/ˈsɪti/

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/ˈsɪvɪk/

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