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Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test. Ten challenging C2 sentences about idioms about danger, with an instant score.

Level C210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
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About the Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test

The Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test about idioms about danger. Read ten challenging sentences out loud and the test gives you an instant pronunciation score, with every unclear word marked in red.

Words You Will Practise

In this Idioms About Danger pronunciation test you will say key words such as mountaineers, playing, fire, attempting, summit, despite, clear, warnings, approaching, storm, company, walking. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Idioms About Danger Pronunciation Test

  • Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • TH sound: Put the tip of your tongue between your teeth for TH, as in think and this.
  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.

How to Do Well in the Idioms About Danger Pronunciation Test

  • Try the test in British English and then in American English to hear the difference.
  • Tap the speaker and listen to the model sentence before you speak.
  • Use a quiet room and keep your microphone close to you.

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Sounds in this test

What the Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long I sound

The mountaineers were playing with fire by attempting the summit despite clear warnings of an approaching storm.

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Long O sound

The company is walking a tightrope between expanding rapidly and running out of money before the next funding round.

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Long A sound

After the accident, the driver admitted that he had been tempting fate by speeding on such icy roads.

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Short I sound

The rescue team pulled the climbers to safety in the nick of time, just as the ice began to crack.

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TH sound

The minister's career is hanging by a thread after the latest revelations about his undeclared business interests.

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Short A sound

The old bridge is an accident waiting to happen, yet the council has repeatedly postponed essential repairs.

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Long A sound

She had a close shave on the motorway when a lorry swerved suddenly into her lane without warning.

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Long I sound

The soldiers knew they were entering the lion's den when they crossed the border into hostile territory.

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Long E sound

The smugglers lived dangerously, always one step ahead of the authorities who were pursuing them.

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Long E sound

He escaped by the skin of his teeth, jumping from the burning building moments before the roof collapsed.

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Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test?
The Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test. You read challenging sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Idioms About Danger English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another C2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.