Speaking Prompts

Read the prompt, listen to the audio, then record your voice. Focus on PIE — pronunciation, intonation, and expression — to clearly show the meaning of similar-sounding or same-looking words.

Produce vs Produce

Audio Block
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She shops for produce every Saturday before heading to work to produce her podcast. The fresh produce inspires her recipes, and her episodes help others produce healthy meals too.


PIE SPEAK: Produce - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.

Pronunciation

  • Fruits and vegetables = PROH-dooss (noun)

  • To make something = pruh-DOOSS (verb)

Intonation Practice

  • Buy fresh PROH-dooss at the market.

  • Factories pruh-DOOSS goods.

  • The PROH-dooss section is in the back.

  • They pruh-DOOSS clothing locally.

Expression Tip
PROH-dooss = noun (things). pruh-DOOSS = verb (action).