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American English Pronunciation |
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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
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| 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 |
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Note: the red
letters all have the same sound
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| 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) |
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Sound Type |
- This is a VOICED sound which means:
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Your Vocal Cords DO vibrate when making the
sound
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You CAN listen to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands
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You CAN feel your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck
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| 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.
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| lunch |
double |
company |
does |
| blood |
much |
country |
honey |
| fun |
couple |
money |
luck |
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Note: the red
letters all have the same sound
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Test |
Choose the correct letter or
letters to complete each of the following words. |
| 1.
l_nch |
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| 2.
c_mpany |
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| 3.
d_ _s |
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| 4.
bl_ _d |
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| 5.
m_ch |
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| 6.
c_ _ntry |
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| 7.
h_ney |
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| 8.
f_n |
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| 9.
c_ _ple |
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| 10.
m_ney |
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| Note: the letter
or letters needed to complete each word all have the
same sound. |
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