pen vs pan

Contrast: /e/ vs /æ/

Can you hear the difference?
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Now say both — Record & Compare

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying pen, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying pan, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Especially tricky for speakers of

🇮🇳 Hindi guide →Tagalog

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