Minimal sound pairs: /u:/ and /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"Is it really true?"

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"You're standing on my foot!"

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"Are you a good cook?"

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"Where's my toothbrush?"

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"Do you push or pull to open this door?"

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"I'll be ready soon."

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"Here's your ticket - don't lose it!"

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"Go through that door over there."

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Decide whether the vowel sound of the underlined word is /u:/ or /ʊ/.

"My keys! Where did I put them?"

• /u:/

• /ʊ/

Listen and repeat. (Nghe và nhắc lại)

/u:/: me too / new shoes / forty-two / fruit juice

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