Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 11.

Learning objectives

Pronounce the sound in the words fun, couple, money, does
Learn how to spell this sound
Learn the proper mouth position when making this sound
Learn the sound type
Pronunciation practice
Take the test

How to spell this sound

u	lunch, ugly, much, husband, fun, bus, sun, luck, bug
ou	double, southern, country, couple
o	company, wonderful, honey, money
oe	does
oo	blood

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

Your mouth should be relaxed

Your lips should be unrounded

Your Tongue: the middle part of your tongue should be in the center part of your mouth
(see picture)

Sound Type

This is a VOICED sound which means:
- Your Vocal Cords DO vibrate when making the sound
- You CAN listen to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover your ears with your hands
- You CAN feel your Vocal Cords vibrating if you place your hands on your neck

Pronunciation practice

Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and tongue are in their proper positions.

lunch	double	company	does
blood	much	country	honey
fun	couple	money	luck

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Test

Choose the correct letter or letters to complete each of the following words.

1. l_nch
2. c_mpany
3. d_ _s
4. bl_ _d
5. m_ch
6. c_ _ntry
7. h_ney
8. f_n
9. c_ _ple
10. m_ney
Note: the letter or letters needed to complete each word all have the same sound.