Saying /ɒ/ and /ɔː/ Sounds
Learning Objective
I can say words with the /ɒ/ and /ɔː/ sounds.
Key Concepts
The /ɔː/ sound, as in 'court', is a long vowel sound, while the /ɒ/ sound, as in 'cot', is a short vowel sound.
When making the /ɔː/ and /ɒ/ sounds, your lips should be rounded and the sound should come from the back of your mouth.
To practice these sounds, try saying these sentences: 'The odd dog was obviously lost' and 'Four daughters walked to court.'
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which word uses the /ɔː/ sound as in 'court'?
2. Describe how your mouth should look when making the /ɒ/ sound as in 'cot'.
3. Which of these pairs of words demonstrates the difference between the /ɒ/ and /ɔː/ sounds?
Educational Video
Do THIS to learn /ɔː/ and /ɒ:/
Michael Roberts - British Accent Method