Please visit http://englishpronunciationcourse.com to sign up for my FREE, 8-part Pronunciation Short Course!<br /><br />Hi, I'm Heather Hansen, and I'm back again with your Pronunciation Quick Fix. Today's word is CALENDAR.<br /><br />calendar (KAL-uhn-der)<br />3 syllables, word stress on the first syllable KAL<br /><br />There are two pronunciations that I often hear which aren't as clear as they could be.<br />1. Stress on the two first syllables: KAL-EN-der<br />2. Stress on the second syllable: kuh-LEN-der<br /><br />We should really try to put all our emphasis on the first syllable KAL. KAL-uhn-der.<br /><br />Notice how the 'e' in the middle almost disappears. Just pretend it isn't there. Go straight from the L to the N sound. L(uh)N. KAL-uhn-der.<br /><br />Let's use this word in a few sentences:<br />Let me check my calendar.<br />My calendar is really packed this week!<br />I finally figured out how to synch the calendars on my computer and phone.<br /><br />So there you have it! Calendar - in under 60 seconds.<br /><br />If you'd like to learn more about clear speech and pronunciation, please visit http://englishpronunciationcourse.com and sign up for my free, 8-part Pronunciation Short Course. I'll see you there!<br /><br />Heather Hansen
