How do You Pronounce “Cumulative”?

Student holding sign explaining phonetic pronunciation of Caribbean American

The pronunciation of the word “cumulative” tends to trip many Caribbean speakers. We often put the stress on the third syllable when it belongs on the first. Here is the explanation. Continue Reading →

Practice Your American Accent – Two Syllable Words

Learn American English pronunciation patterns in two-syllable words. Do you stress the first or second syllable? It’s a bit complex. Here is the explanation. Continue Reading →

How Do You Pronounce “Herb”?

How do you pronounce the word “herb”? This word may trip or confuse some Caribbean speakers because of regional variations. Continue Reading →

How Do You Pronounce “Iron”?

The word “iron” is one of the most commonly mispronounced words in the Caribbean. It’s not pronounced the way it is spelled! Learn how to pronounce the word “iron.” Continue Reading →