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#211 Move your lips for these 3 essential vowel sounds
Manage episode 421982125 series 2796883
Have you ever tripped up over the pronunciation of "cow" and "house"? Both words have that tricky "ow" sound, but something feels a little different between them. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of diphthongs to dissect exactly what's happening with these sounds.
Get ready to:
- Master the tongue and lip placement for each "ow" sound.
- Hear minimal pairs (words that differ only by one sound) to sharpen your ear.
- Explore how these sounds appear in different languages.
So, whether you're a language learner, a speech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to speak with more clarity, this episode is for you! Tune in and conquer those tricky "ow" sounds!
219 episodes
Manage episode 421982125 series 2796883
Have you ever tripped up over the pronunciation of "cow" and "house"? Both words have that tricky "ow" sound, but something feels a little different between them. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of diphthongs to dissect exactly what's happening with these sounds.
Get ready to:
- Master the tongue and lip placement for each "ow" sound.
- Hear minimal pairs (words that differ only by one sound) to sharpen your ear.
- Explore how these sounds appear in different languages.
So, whether you're a language learner, a speech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to speak with more clarity, this episode is for you! Tune in and conquer those tricky "ow" sounds!
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