Pronunciation in English

D Sounds in English

The “d” sound is a voiced sound. Your tongue pushes up against the back of your teeth and your vocal chords move. On this page you will find videos that show you how to make various “d” sounds. 


Final D

This video shows you what the “d” sound is like when it appears at the end of a word. 

 


the "dr" sound

The “dr” sound is a blended consonant sound. The “d” sound is quickly followed by an initial “r” sound: dry, drip, draw.