Minimal Pairs
Minimal pairs are words that sound exactly the same except for ONE tiny sound.
Vowel Length straighten
Mouth Shape face
Final Sounds volume_up
If you can't hear the word clearly, use the sentence to guess!
Listen Closely hearing
Mission my_location
Mission my_location
Mission my_location
Watch the Mouth
Visual Clues: When listening to English, don't just use your ears! Watch Teacher Sopheak's mouth shape. "Sheep" requires a wide smile, while "Ship" has a relaxed mouth.
Ask a Question person_raised_hand
Recent Questions
Haha, I know it is frustrating Sovan! English has about 20 different vowel sounds, while many other languages have fewer. Because there are so many vowels packed closely together, we get these "minimal pairs". Don't worry, your ear will get used to it! psychology
Will native speakers misunderstand me if I accidentally say "ship" instead of "sheep"?
Most of the time, Context (បរិបទ) will save you! If you are on a farm and point to an animal and say "Look at that ship", they will know you mean "sheep". But practicing the exact sounds helps you sound much more natural! stars
Teacher, why is English like this? In Khmer we don't have words that are THIS close.