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American Accent Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
Test your American English accent with a US model voice, American spelling and American speech recognition. Every sentence here is A1 level: short, everyday and easy to read.
A1100% freeTen sentencesInstant scoreBritish & American English
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About this test
About the American Accent Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
General American English has a few features that make it distinctive: the R is always pronounced, as in car and water; a T between vowels becomes a soft tap, as in city and better; and the short O in hot sounds more open, close to the A in father. This test is set to American English, so the model voice, the spelling and the scoring all follow a US accent.
Why practise this at A1 level
At A1 the goal is simple: say common words clearly enough that a listener understands you first time. The sentences use the words you already know, such as family, food, home and school, so all your attention goes to the sound itself and not to the vocabulary.
How to get it right
- Pronounce every R, including after vowels in car and here
- Soften the T between vowels, as in water and getting
- Open the short O in words like hot and stop
- Copy the rhythm of the model voice, stressing key words
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Dropping the R after vowels, as in British English
02
Using a hard T in words like city and better
03
Rolling or tapping the R
04
Mixing British vowels into American words
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
01
R sound
There is a river.
02
R sound
She writes our order.
03
R sound
My father works hard.
04
R sound
My brother wants a robot.
05
TH sound
They can hold their breath.
06
R sound
My brother writes computer programs.
07
R sound
I look in the mirror.
08
R sound
My favourite sweets are red.
09
R sound
The train driver drives fast trains.
10
R sound
The driver carries food to shops.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
No downloads and no sign-up. Your browser listens and scores every word in seconds.
1
Listen to the model
Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.
2
Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
3
Get your score
See a score out of 100 with every word in green, amber or red, then practise the red words.
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FAQ
American Accent Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner): FAQ
What makes an American accent different from a British one?
The biggest differences are the pronounced R after vowels, the soft flapped T between vowels and several vowels, such as the O in hot and the A in dance.
Is the American accent test A1 right for my level?
Yes, if you are a beginner. Every sentence is A1 level with simple words. If you score above ninety on most sentences, try the A2 version of this test.
Can I switch to British English?
Yes. You can change the accent before starting, but for this test we recommend American English so you practise one accent consistently.
Is the American accent test A1 free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no download. You only need a microphone and a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How is my pronunciation scored?
The browser listens to each sentence and compares what it heard with the text, word by word. Clear words turn green, almost-right words amber and unclear words red, and you get a score out of 100.
Can I choose British or American English?
Yes. Choose British or American English before you start. The model voice, the spelling and the speech recognition all follow the accent you pick.