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Today's lesson

In this lesson you will learn how to pronounce the sound in the words book, could, full, woman. You will learn how to spell this sound, the sound type, and proper mouth position. You will practice pronouncing this sound and take a test.

Focus: pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading

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Hi. In the classroom today you will learn how to pronounce the sound ....

as in the words book, could, full, woman.

This sound can be spelled with o, oo, ou, u.

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.

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.

You CAN LISTEN to your vocal cords vibrating.

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.

You CAN FEEL your vocal cords vibrating.

To pronounce this sound correctly, your mouth, lips, and tongue need to be in their proper positions.

Your mouth should be relaxed.

Your lips should be rounded and in the same position as when you kiss someone.

The back part of your tongue should be in the upper part of your mouth.

Try pronouncing the following words.

book
could
full
woman

Remember, correct English pronunciation is extremely important.

Until next time.

How to spell this sound

This sound can be spelled in any of the following ways.

o	wolf, woman
oo	book, brook, cook, good, look, soot, stood, took, wood
ou	could, should, would
u	bullet, full, pudding, pull, sugar

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 relaxed.

Lips

Your lips should be rounded and in the same position as when you kiss someone.

Tongue

The back part of your tongue should be in the upper part of your mouth.

Pronunciation practice video

Watch the following video and practice pronouncing this sound.

Pronunciation practice words

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.

wolf	book	could	full
woman	cook	should	pull
good	would	sugar	look

Note: the red letters all have the same sound (watch the video above)

Pronunciation word test

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

1. b_ _k
2. c_ _ld
3. f_ll
4. w_man
5. c_ _k
6. sh_ _ld
7. p_ll
8. g_ _d
9. w_ _ld
10. s_gar
Note: the letter or letters needed to complete each word all have the same sound.

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