Kind and Generous by Natalie Merchant (Lyrics) #kindandgenerous

"Kind and Generous" by Natalie Merchant contains two repetitive phrases great for pronunciation practice. The "lalalala la la la" refrain is great practice for the L sound as well as the /ɑ/ as in OLIVE vowel sound. The repeated phrase "Thank you, Thank you" is great for practicing the Voiceless TH, /θ/ sound as well as the /u/ as in BLUE vowel sound.

The title phrase, "Kind and Generous" provides practice for the /k/ and /ʤ/ consonant sounds.

The /ɑ/ as in OLIVE vowel sound is the vowel sound in the word HOT and in the first syllable of the word FATHER. To make this sound, drop your jaw as if you are yawning. The lips do NOT round. The tongue is relaxed on the floor of the mouth.

The voiceless TH or /θ/ sound shares the same tongue position as the voiced TH or /ð/ sound: the tongue tip touches the edges of the front teeth and the tongue tip vibrates while air flows around the tongue and through the upper teeth. However, for the voiceless TH the vocal cords are NOT activated. There is more airflow and a "breathy" quality to this sound. If the tongue is not properly placed for the Voiceless TH sound, an /S/ sound can result. Sample /θ/ words: THINK, THUNDER, and THANK.

American English Listening and Pronunciation Practice: L and Voiceless TH Sounds in "Kind and Generous" by Natalie Merchant
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[polamidget]

My friend just passed. This song reminds me of her. Hope she can here it. This ones for you Sandy. Miss you ❤

[MrLostwithouthim]

I see the debt as a gesture of kindness and generosity towards others(a pay-it-forward), not as a return! Only score keepers would see it otherwise!