How to pronounce the TS cluster in Australian english

🇦🇺 The Tiny Sound That’s Holding Back Your Aussie English

Do you ever say “less” when you mean “let’s”? Or “was” instead of “what’s”?

The reason could be that you're dropping the TS sound, one of the most common pronunciation slip-ups in Australian English.

This seemingly small mistake can make your speech harder to understand and sound less natural. But once you learn how to pronounce the TS cluster correctly, you’ll instantly sound clearer, more fluent, and more confident.

In this video, you’ll learn:

✅ What the TS consonant cluster actually is
✅ How to pronounce it clearly with correct tongue placement
✅ Why learners often skip it — and how to fix that
✅ Common TS contractions (what’s, let’s, it’s…)
✅ Plural nouns and verbs with TS endings (cats, sits, gets)
✅ TS in connected speech and sentence linking
✅ Minimal pair drills to practise like a native speaker

Whether you're an international student, migrant, or professional using English every day, this lesson will help you build smoother, more natural speech in Australia.

Consonant clusters like TS may seem small, but they carry a big impact when it comes to clarity and fluency.

Start by paying attention to contractions (like what’s, let’s, it’s), plural endings (like cats, gets), and how these sounds link into the next word.

• Practise out loud.

• Listen for TS in Aussie conversations.

• Use the cheat sheet to build muscle memory.

And if you’ve ever wondered why people don’t understand you when you say “it’s” or “gets” — this sound might be the reason.

Download the Free TS Sound Cheat Sheet

To help you practise, I’ve created a FREE downloadable PDF with:

• Clear explanation of the TS sound

• Word lists and example sentences

• Mini quizzes and listening drills

• Tongue placement visuals

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You’ll get:

• 150+ lessons on Aussie vowels, consonants & connected speech

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