Stop Saying SOUR, TOWEL, and VOWEL Wrong! (Master the 'OW' Sound)

Описание: Learn to pronounce the /aʊ/ diphthong correctly in "sour, towel" and "vowel."

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Are you struggling with the tricky combination of the /aʊ/ vowel, the R sound, and the Dark L in words like SOUR, TOWEL, and VOWEL? You are not alone!

In this essential lesson, Christine Dunbar breaks down how to pronounce these three common, challenging words correctly in American English. Using whiteboard visuals, we explain the mechanics of:

The 'OW' Diphthong (/aʊ/): Learn how to smoothly glide from an AH sound to an OO sound without pausing.

The R-Colored Vowel (in SOUR): Discover the natural W glide that occurs when transitioning from the /aʊ/ diphthong into the /ər/ sound (SOW-wer).

The Dark L (/ɫ/ in TOWEL and VOWEL): Master the reduction where the final L sounds like it has a light Schwa before it, creating the TOW-wul rhythm.

Practice these words in short phrases to integrate the correct sounds and achieve a smooth, fluent American accent!

📚 Get More Practice:

Check out these videos for help with the Dark L and the difference between the V, B and W sounds.

Vowel and Bowel:    • How to Pronounce Vowel vs. Bowel (Correctl...  
Dark L: https://youtube.com/live/NupXbNo_MkQ?...
W and V:    • How to Pronounce W and V  

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