Pronounce the
sound in the words mountain,
house,
now,
crown
In this lesson you will watch
a video, and learn the following: how to spell this sound, the sound type,
proper mouth position. You will practice pronouncing
this sound and take a test.
Watch the following video and
learn how to pronounce this sound.
How to spell
this sound
This sound can be spelled in any of the following ways.
ou
sound,
round, mountain,
house, mouse,
cloud
ow
now,
crowd, brown,
crown, cow,
owl, clown
Note: the red
letters all have the same sound
Sound type
This is a VOICED sound which means Your Vocal Cords DO
vibrate when making this sound.
You CAN
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
Try covering your ears with your hands as Akiko is doing in
the picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you listen to your vocal cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
You CAN
FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Try placing your hands on your neck as Akiko is doing in the
picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you feel your vocal
cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
The following diagram shows the most important parts of your
head and mouth used for pronouncing the sounds of English.
It also shows the location of your Vocal Cords.
Mouth, lips,
and tongue position
The following descriptions explain the proper mouth, lips,
and tongue position when you make this sound.
Mouth
Your
mouth should be slightly tense.
Lips
Your lips should be unrounded.
Tongue
The middle part of your tongue should be in the center part of your
mouth.
In this lesson you will watch
a video, and learn the following: how to spell this sound, the sound type,
proper mouth position. You will practice pronouncing
this sound and take a test.
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.
Mouth
Lips
Tongue
Choose the correct letter or
letters to complete each of the following words.
