Word Combinations vs Real Pronunciation

English pronunciation can be confusing. Some words look like two smaller words combined—but they’re not pronounced that way at all! In this video, you’ll discover how native speakers really say common word combinations.

Let’s take father. It looks like fat + her, but we don’t say fat-her. It’s pronounced FAA-thr. The same goes for handsome—not hand-some, but HAN-sum. Hatred becomes HAY-trid, together becomes tuh-GETH-er, and sidewalk is pronounced SAI-dwaak.

This video breaks down these tricky words, helping you sound more fluent and natural. By learning how words are truly spoken—not just read—you’ll improve your listening skills and avoid common mistakes.

Practice listening and repeating these words with the correct stress and rhythm. Notice how sounds blend and some syllables disappear. This is connected speech, and it’s a key part of sounding like a native English speaker.

Click play and train your ear to hear English the way it’s really spoken!