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This collection of videos relates to the pronunciation of the OH [oʊ] sound.

Dark L vs. OH: email vs. emai-oh

Dark L vs. OH:  email vs. emai-oh

Don't mispronounce words that end in the Dark L -- many non-native speakers incorrectly make an 'oh' ending.  Learn how to make the Dark L and the dark sound instead of the OH. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, OH [oʊ] as in NO, Videos Tagged With: Comparison, Dark L

WANT vs. WON’T

WANT vs. WON’T

These two words are not pronounced the same:  the lips must round for the second half of the OH diphthong in the word WON'T. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/Z8zVS8S7s28 Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]

Filed Under: OH [oʊ] as in NO, Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Comparison, N'T Contractions

American vs. British English – Vowel Sounds – Pronunciation differences

American vs. British English – Vowel Sounds – Pronunciation differences

People often ask about the differences between British and American English.  This video goes over the differences in vowel and diphthong sounds. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIZ78RwhSPc Video … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AA [æ] as in BAT, AH [ɑ] as in FATHER, Basics, Most Popular, OH [oʊ] as in NO, UR [ɜ] as in BIRD Tagged With: AA + Nasals, Comparison, Most Popular

English: How to Pronounce OH [oʊ] Diphthong

English: How to Pronounce OH [oʊ] Diphthong

A diphthong is two vowel sounds together.  That means your mouth has to move:  there is a beginning and an ending position.  Study this diphthong with illustrations and up close, slow motion speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: OH [oʊ] as in NO, Videos Tagged With: Sound How-To

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