How to Pronounce CAN and CAN'T in BRITISH ENGLISH

In this video I show you how to pronounce can (the strong form) and can't in British English. I compare the pronunciation of the two and talk about one thing which natives do to the word "can't" that can lead to some awkward confusions.

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[amychgho]

I've been saying 'can't ' in British accent since I went to primary school and actually I prefer British accent.

[okbaibnnafaaalfehri]

I love British accent a lot, All the support

[SLedu]

I moved to the UK recently, most British people are very helpful, this video helped me to clarify something I've confused since 5 years old 😁 Thank you Emma

[RogerRamos]

Can't and c#nt keep sounding the same to me.

[gqhwrqw]

British accent is very elegant that's why I love British accent 😊😍

[robbiewales]

I'm an Australian and we use the term can't, the same as Britain and New Zealand. Rhotic accents such as Ireland, America and Canada draw out can't and it sounds like cant as in can of drink followed by the t.

[Hoanhai]

Your video is very useful with me. Thanks so much Emma !

[jreyes]

Oh Lovely! very clear and simple explanation! thanks!

[mr.taswarsultanraviaala]

Great teacher of linguistics love you for teaching me these sounds....

[ashikihsan]

Yes Emma, I really want to improve my British English Pronunciation. You are the best teacher to me

[eloxorz]

Thank you very much. I understood the lesson. I love you, Emma ❤

[loles]

This is really good and most of students don't know about this tricky (especially British) pronunciation of can't. This video of yours was really interesting and helpful! Thanks!

[gitadbala]

Thank you teacher! Loves from Malaysia ! 🇲🇾

[FelipeCampelo]

I often mix American and British accents when speaking. That makes me even harder to be understood by natives, specially when I try to say “can’t”.

[marcelloeduardomenezesguim]

Obrigado emma suas dicas tem sido muito importante pra mim valeu

[Esther]

I’m here because as a native Londoner who works in a museum (so lots of tourists) I’m constantly having to repeat myself when I tell people they “can take photos” I’m forever asked “can or cant” and it’s becoming tedious lol. I was so confused because when I say these words they sound completely different and didn’t understand how they could be mixed up. I tried to change it up to “you are allowed to take photos” but was disappointed when they starting asking “are or arn’t” HELP!! 😂

[ryota]

I learned a lot! Thank you from Japan!

[vian]

Love British accent thanks for your video

[nabothbmaraknabothbmarak]

Thank you for this video I appreciate it