How to make the /ʊə/ sound
voiced voiceless
- 1Start with short OO…
- 2…then open into schwa.
- 3Many modern speakers say "aw" instead ("tour" = "tor") — both are accepted.
⚠ The most common mistake
Forcing two full syllables: "too-er".
Especially tricky for speakers of: Korean, Thai.
Practice: Record & Compare
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Practice words with /ʊə/
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