How long does it take to improve one pronunciation target?

There is no single timeline that applies to every learner or target. Keep a recording and compare a later attempt on the same task, then decide what still needs attention. A sound produced in isolation may still need work in a phrase or conversation; a short practice streak is not proof of a permanent change.

Choose a word or phrase, save a recording, and write down the change you want to try. Return to the same task later and compare what you can hear. Adjust the amount of practice to your needs; no fixed number of minutes or days guarantees that a sound will become reliable.

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