The English "long oo (food)" sound (IPA u) — Pronunciation Guide
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long oo (food)
Vowel
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How to make this sound
Example
food /fud/
Mouth
Rounded protruded "oo"
Common trap
Round the lips more than many learners expect
GA vs RP
GA and RP share this sound.
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Related sounds
i
long ee (see)
ɪ
short i (sit)
ɛ
eh (bed)
æ
a~eh (cat)
ə
schwa
ʌ
uh (cup)
Related phrases
did you
/ˈdɪdʒu/
would you
/ˈwʊdʒu/
could you
/ˈkʊdʒu/
don't you
/ˈdoʊntʃu/
won't you
/ˈwoʊntʃu/