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T and D Sounds Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
Test T and D in time, day, water and hard, including the soft American T in words like better. This version uses B1 sentences: natural, connected speech at intermediate level.
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2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
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About this test
About the T and D Sounds Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate)
T and D are made with the tongue tip on the ridge just behind the top teeth, not on the teeth themselves. T is voiceless with a puff of air; D is voiced. In American English, a T between vowels often becomes a quick, soft D-like tap, so water sounds like wadder. Learners often place the tongue on the teeth, making the sounds too soft.
Why practise this at B1 level
At B1 you speak in full sentences, and sounds start to change when words join together. These intermediate sentences make you keep the sound clear at a natural speed, which is exactly what people notice in a real conversation.
How to get it right
- Touch the ridge behind your top teeth, not the teeth
- Release a puff of air for T at the start of words
- Switch on your voice for D
- In American English, soften the T between vowels in words like city and better
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Placing the tongue on the teeth, which makes T and D sound dental
02
Mixing them at the end of words, so hard sounds like heart
03
Dropping T and D in clusters such as next and world
04
Using a hard T in American words like water and city
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
T and D sounds
My brother turned bright red, but he laughed too.
02
T and D sounds
I did not know what to do after dinner.
03
T and D sounds
The temperature was often well below minus twenty degrees.
04
T and D sounds
My little brother tried too, but he got very frustrated.
05
T and D sounds
My brother can take the train to the nearest city.
06
T and D sounds
Later we tried trotting, which made me bounce up and down.
07
T and D sounds
We started at six every morning before it got too hot.
08
T and D sounds
We always try to guess who did it before the end.
09
T and D sounds
Standing up for the first time was much harder than it looked.
10
T and D sounds
My friend told me to drink lots of water during the flight.
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
T and D Sounds Pronunciation Test (B1 Intermediate): FAQ
Why does water sound like wadder in American English?
American English often turns a T between two vowels into a quick tap that sounds like a soft D. It is called the flap T. British English usually keeps a clear T. Choose your accent before you start.
Is the T and D sounds test B1 right for my level?
It suits intermediate learners. Score above ninety and move up to B2; if many words turn red, practise the A2 version first.
Do T and D change in past tense endings?
Yes. The ed ending sounds like T after voiceless sounds, as in walked, like D after voiced sounds, as in played, and like id after T and D, as in wanted.
Is the T and D sounds test B1 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.