The Glottal T in Australian English | Connected Speech

Have you noticed that in Australian English, the T in words like "button" or "football" sounds… different? Not quite a T, but not missing either. That's the glottal T, and in this video I'm breaking down exactly what it is, when it happens, and how to do it yourself. This is Part 3 of my Connected Speech Series. We've already covered consonant to vowel linking (Part 1) and same consonant linking (Part 2) — and now we're into glottalisation, which is one of the most consistent features of natural Australian speech. In this video you'll learn: 0:00 - Why the ‘T’ disappears in Australian English 0:32 - Introduction to connected speech and the glottal stop 1:15 - What is a glottal stop and how it sounds 2:03 - How to produce the glottal stop in your throat 3:13 - T sounds in Australian English vs British accents 4:12 - Rule 1: Glottal stop before syllabic ‘N’ (cotton, button) 6:15 - Rule 2: Glottal stop between vowel and consonant (football, network) 8:00 - Practice sentence with glottal stops in natural speech 9:23 - Recap and why this matters for connected speech The technical term for this process is glottalisation. And once you know the two rules, you'll start hearing it everywhere. If you want to keep building on this in a structured way, with lessons that go beyond connected speech into every sound, rhythm, and pattern in Australian English, The Australian Pronunciation Studio is built for exactly that. Six months of comprehensive video lessons, live sessions, practice drills, shadowing audio, and a community of learners doing the same work. Places open in rounds, so head to the link below to find out when the next intake opens. 👉 Australian Pronunciation Studio, find out more: https://bit.ly/4bzIVs8 📌 Australian Connected Speech Series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoDiZiDHk2Ot9j9h0SK1IdcQX3-VjZyVi): Part 1: Consonant-to-Vowel Linking https://youtu.be/nlYPY5yS_zw Part 2: Same Consonant Linking https://youtu.be/i4fuRbXgJFY Part 3: The Glottal T https://youtu.be/zcIEeobS0ns Part 4: Elision of T https://youtu.be/vr6762T58n0 Part 5: Elision of D https://youtu.be/x8B75fkK3mU Part 6: Elision of H https://youtu.be/mhtvMx4oqwQ Aussie English with Amanda specialises exclusively in Australian English pronunciation. Over 9,000 sessions, hundreds of professionals, one focus. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 🎙️ About Aussie English with Amanda On this channel, you’ll find practical tips to improve your Australian English, pronunciation, and cultural understanding. What you’ll learn here: ✅ How to perfect your Aussie accent & pronunciation ✅ The most useful Aussie slang & expressions ✅ How to communicate naturally in Australian workplaces and social settings 📅 New episodes of Chinwag Tuesdays and video lessons every month! Subscribe now to improve your Aussie English and learn from expert guests. 🐨🇦🇺 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 🎓 Want to Take Your Aussie English to the Next Level? 🚀 Enrol in my all-in-one Australian English Pronunciation program - ‘The Australian Pronunciation Studio’ 👉 https://bit.ly/4bzIVs8 🇦🇺 Understand & use Aussie slang naturally with ‘The Aussie Slang Crash Course’ 👉 https://bit.ly/4gANlRX 📚 Explore my Aussie English eBooks! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qk8ZPX 📊 Test Your English Level Here 👉 https://bit.ly/4vVMjoe 🎁 Get Free Aussie English Resources! 👉 https://bit.ly/4b53zzc 👩‍🏫 Work with Me! See all the ways I can help 👉 https://bit.ly/4vsgjs3 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 📱 Follow Me for Daily Aussie English Tips! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussie.english.with.amanda/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aussie.english.with.amanda 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aussieenglishwithamanda ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Subscribe & Comment! 👍 If you found this lesson helpful, hit the like button and subscribe for more Aussie English accent and pronunciation lessons! #aussieenglish #aussieaccent #aussieslang #australianenglish#englishlearning #aussieenglishwithamanda (learn Australian English, Aussie accent tips, English for migrants in Australia, how to understand Aussies, Australian pronunciation, ESL Australia, migrant English support, Aussie slang, Australian listening practice, real life English conversations)