The Long ō Sound  oʊ  Patterns Practice

The Long ō Sound oʊ Patterns Practice

The Long /oʊ/ Sound 🗣️ The /oʊ/ sound is pronounced like a blend of the sounds "oh" and "oo". This sound is commonly heard in words like go 🚶, home 🏠, and snow ❄️. How It's Produced 🧑‍🔬: Tongue Position 👅: The tongue starts in a mid position (similar to "oh") and then moves into a slightly higher position (like the "oo" in too). Mouth Position 😮: The mouth opens wide at the beginning (like "oh") and closes a little at the end (like "oo"). Examples of Words with the /oʊ/ Sound 🔤: go 🚶 home 🏠 snow ❄️ phone 📱 boat ⛵ show 🎭 This sound is a smooth transition between the sounds "oh" and "oo," making it sound unique in English.