When the letter ‘o’ makes /ʌ/. Pronounce tongue, cover etc
By Georgie Harding – Founder & Head Speech Pathologist
How to Pronounce Tongue in English.
When the letter ‘o’ in English makes /ʌ/.
There are many words where ‘o’ makes /ʌ/ in English.
Correct some of them with this quick video. Learn how to pronounce ‘tongue’ in English and learn some homophones too. Homophones are words with different spelling that are pronounced the same way like ‘sun’ and ‘son’.
Some more words where ‘o’ makes /ʌ/ in English: cover, money, mother. company and come.
The letters ‘ou’ can also make /ʌ/ – such as touch, cousin, and country.
You’ll correct all of these words – where the letter ‘o’ and ‘ou’ make/ʌ/ with a Speech Active Online Course.
Would you like to check and correct pronunciation of more English homophones?
Homophones such as ‘sweet’ and ‘suite’, ‘moose’ and mousse’ and ‘muscles’ and ‘mussels’ often confuse people speaking English as a second language because they look so different.
Visit this link for the best English Homophones List for English learners. You’ll record your voice and correct your pronunciation of over 100 English homophones.
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When the letter ‘o’ makes /ʌ/. Pronounce tongue, cover etc
Georgie Harding has assisted thousands of people from all over the world with improving their clarity and spoken English skills. A Speech Pathology degree (BAppSc(SpPath) and CELTA qualifications and over 15 years of experience providing 1:1, group and online training make Georgie a leader in her field.
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