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What is the long vowel sound /iː/?

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The long vowel sound /iː/ is pronounced like the letter 'e' in words such as 'be', 'deep', and 'see'. It is a prolonged sound.

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Identify a word that contains the long vowel sound /iː/.

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Examples include 'be', 'deep', and 'see'.

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What is the short vowel sound /ʌ/?

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The short vowel sound /ʌ/ is pronounced like the 'u' in 'cup' or 'love'. It is a brief sound.

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Identify a pair of words that contain the short vowel sound /ʌ/.

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The words 'love' and 'up' both contain the short vowel sound /ʌ/.

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What is the /aʊ/ sound?

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The /aʊ/ sound is a diphthong that is pronounced like the 'ou' in 'out' or 'how'.

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Does the word 'that' contain the /aʊ/ sound?

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No, the word 'that' does not contain the /aʊ/ sound; it contains the /æ/ sound.

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What is a target sound in phonetics?

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A target sound is a specific phoneme that is the focus of pronunciation practice, such as /iː/, /aʊ/, or /ʌ/.

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Which word from the song does NOT contain the target sounds /iː/, /aʊ/, or /ʌ/?

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The word 'air' does not contain any of the target sounds.

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What is the significance of vowel sounds in song lyrics?

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Vowel sounds can affect the melody, rhythm, and emotional impact of song lyrics.

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How can identifying vowel sounds improve pronunciation?

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Identifying vowel sounds helps learners articulate words correctly and enhances their overall speaking skills.