The English "oh (go)" sound (IPA oʊ) — Pronunciation Guide

oh (go)

Diphthong

GA (General American)

How to make this sound

Example
go /ɡoʊ/
Mouth
Glide from "oh" to "oo"; round at the end
Common trap
Not a flat long "oh" — keep the glide

GA vs RP

This sound is used in GA. RP uses a different sound in the same word.

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