American English Vowel Sounds: /æ/, AA as in BLACK

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In this lesson you will learn everything you need to know about pronouncing the /æ/, AA as in BLACK vowel in American English.

Here’s what we will cover:

1. Exactly how to move the mouth to make this sound
2. Minimal pair listening practice to help you differentiate /æ/, AA as in BLACK from /ɛ/, EH as in RED
3. Imitation of this sound in words and sentences

Practice words and sentences from the lesson:

Ask

Can I ask you something?

I forgot to ask.

Fast

That was fast.

I need this done fast.

After

I’ll call you after the meeting

Let’s talk after lunch.

Matter

It doesn’t matter.

What’s the matter?

Actually

What actually happened?

It was actually pretty amazing.

Family

She has a big family.

Land

What time do you land?

Damage

There’s a lot of damage.

Sample

Can I try a sample?

Handle

I can handle it.

Bank

I need to stop by the bank.

Thank

Thanks so much!

Hang

Can you hang on a minute?

Continue your practice with this list of

50 Super Common /æ/, AA as in BLACK Words

Click here to visit the new and improved BLACK CAT lesson with 100 BLACK CAT & RED PEPPER words.