Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 19.

Learning objectives

Pronounce the sound in the words port, pour, door, more
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

or	or, port, sport, fork, cord, report, torn, import
our	four, course, pour, court
oar	roar
ar	war
oor	floor, door
ore	score, more, ignore, folklore

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

Your mouth should be slightly tense

Your lips should be rounded

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.

port	four	roar	war
floor	score	sport	course
door	more	report	pour

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Test

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

1. p_ _t
2. r_ _ _
3. w_ _
4. fl_ _ _
5. sc_ _ _
6. sp_ _t
7. c_ _ _se
8. d_ _ _
9. m_ _ _
10. p_ _ _
Note: the letter or letters needed to complete each word all have the same sound.