How to Pronounce Choir

Описание: Why does the word "Choir" look like "CH-OY-ER" but sound like "KWIRE"? 🧐 In this lesson, we break down one of the most confusing spellings in the English language.

When a word's spelling is this misleading, the best way to master it is to "re-write" the word using sounds you already know. We’ll show you how to connect Choir to common words like Wire, Fire, and Require so your brain stops being tricked by the letters.

What you’ll learn in this lesson:

The "K-W" Glide: Why the 'CH' sounds like a 'K'.

The Triphthong: How to master the three-part "IRE" sound.

The "Wire" Hack: Using familiar words to fix your pronunciation.

Backwards Building: A technique to perfect the 'R' and 'W' sounds together.

Practice Sentence: "We require the choir to have practice outside of rehearsal."

0:00 – Why the spelling of "Choir" is so difficult

0:25 – Re-writing the word to match the sounds

0:45 – Comparing "Choir" to "Wire" and "Fire"

1:05 – The connection to the word "Require"

1:20 – Tips for the 'I' gliding diphthong

1:35 – Practice exercise and sentence work

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