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How to pronounce English words: hear and hair

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Summary: Many foreign born English speakers confuse certain words. This video targets a confusing word pair: HEAR and HAIR. Say them correctly to get the your meaning across. People will notice the difference!

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Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Learn the difference between the words HEAR and HAIR:
    HEAR means to listen.
    HAIR is what grows on your head.

  2. Step 2

    To say the word HEAR correctly: Think about saying the word EAR by moving your lips from a smile to a pucker.

  3. Step 3

    Say the "H" sound then add "EAR" to say HEAR.

  4. Step 4

    To say the word HAIR correctly: Think about saying the word AIR by opening your mouth widely then moving it to a pucker.

  5. Step 5

    Say the "H" sound then add "AIR" to say HAIR.

  6. Step 6

    Practice the word HEAR by repeating after me: hear, hear, hear.

  7. Step 7

    Practice the word HAIR by repeating after me: hair, hair, hair.

  8. Step 8

    Practice the words in a sentence by repeating after me: Can you hear the hair dryer?

  9. Step 9

    Try to use these words in your next conversation.

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