Accent and Pronunciation.

[Katty2010]

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Architects of Fate Written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is my favorite poem of all times. I would like to read out its first stanza. Please correct me if I make any mistakes.

The Builders ALL are architects of Fate,
Working in these walls of Time;
Some with massive deeds and great,
Some with ornaments of rhyme.
Nothing useless is, or low;
Each thing in its place is best;
And what seems but idle show Strengthens and supports the rest.
For the structure that we raise,
Time is with materials filled; Our to-days and yesterdays Are the blocks with which we build.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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[Jokul_Tl]

Hi there,
I listened to your voice message couple of times, it is quite good. But I think your "th" sound could be a little bit more clear. Finally, there are a few words I think you could practice more on them.
"Builders" - the "d" sound is missing in your speech.
"thing" - the "th" sound
"materials", "filled" and "with"
I hope these help. ;]
Hofi

[Iris Quirit]

hi

One way to practice good pronunciation is to exercise your jaw muscles every morning when you get up. Sing an English song while listening to the music played and practice moving your jaw wide and articulate the words well.

[Katty2010]

Thanks Hofi and Iris.

I am practicing. I hope I can improve. Please keep a track on my speaking skills. Your help means a lot to me. Thank you :)
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Just a confused kid... trying to live through twists & turns of life!
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Everything Is Temporary!