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May 13
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Say PIN vs. PEN and other words like a n...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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🤩 Download FREE pronunciation guide: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-pronunciation-guide-american-english-sounds/ 

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Do PIN and PEN sound the same to you? If they do, don’t worry—you’re not alone!

Many English learners struggle with words that have just one tiny vowel sound difference. But mastering them can seriously improve both your pronunciation and your listening skills.

Today, I’ll help you to hear and say these tricky word pairs clearly—so you can sound more natural in English. Let’s go!

Before we begin, I have a really great free gift for you - it’s my American English Pronunciation Guide to all the sounds of the language - consonants, vowels, and more - so you can practice and perfect every sound.

Click here to download it: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-pronunciation-guide-american-english-sounds/

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