American English Pronunciation: OO as in BOO Vowel

This video tutorial focuses on the American English pronunciation of the OO vowel, as in 'boo'. It highlights the unique characteristics of this vowel, emphasizing the importance of the movement into and out of the mouth position. The tutorial explains the correct mouth and lip positions, the transition required for the sound, and the differences between stressed and unstressed syllables. It concludes with practice examples to reinforce learning.

What makes the OO vowel sound unique compared to other vowel sounds?

• It has a single mouth position.

• It requires movement into and out of the position.

• It is pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth.

• It is always pronounced with a flat pitch.

Which part of the tongue is involved in making the OO sound?

• The tip of the tongue

• The middle of the tongue

• The back part of the tongue

• The sides of the tongue

How should the lips be positioned at the start of making the OO sound?

• Wide open

• In a tight circle

• Relaxed and slightly open

• Pressed together

What is the key to making the correct American OO sound?

• Starting with a tight lip position

• Starting with a relaxed lip position and transitioning to a tight circle

• Keeping the lips flat throughout

• Using only the tongue to make the sound

What is the correct lip movement for the OO sound in the word 'do'?

• Start with lips in a tight circle

• Keep lips flat throughout

• Start with lips relaxed and move to a tight circle

• Start with lips wide open

In a stressed syllable, how does the OO sound affect the voice?

• It creates an up-down shape in the voice.

• It makes the voice flat and monotone.

• It lowers the pitch significantly.

• It makes the voice quieter.

How does the OO sound differ in unstressed syllables?

• It is flatter, lower, and quicker.

• It is pronounced with a tight lip position.

• It is always followed by a consonant.

• It is louder and higher in pitch.

Which of the following words contains an unstressed OO vowel?

• Blue

• Visual

• Move

• Too

Which of the following words is used as an example to practice the OO sound?

• Influence

• Visual

• Suit

• Drop

What is the purpose of practicing with example words like 'blue' and 'move'?

• To learn new vocabulary

• To improve reading speed

• To reinforce the correct pronunciation of the OO sound

• To practice spelling