The /ɜː/ Vowel Sound (bird, world) | British Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the open mid central unrounded vowel sound, providing examples like 'word', 'her', and 'turn'. It describes the tongue's position and lip shape, emphasizing that the tongue is low and centered, and the lips are unrounded. The tutorial includes practice words such as 'early', 'bird', and 'worm', and a sentence to reinforce learning: 'The early bird catches the worm'.

Which of the following words contains the sound introduced at the beginning of the video?

• Fish

• Dog

• Word

• Cat

What is the technical name of the vowel discussed in the video?

• Close front unrounded vowel

• Close back rounded vowel

• Open mid central unrounded vowel

• Open mid central rounded vowel

Where is the tongue positioned when pronouncing this vowel?

• At the back of the mouth

• At the front of the mouth

• In the center of the mouth

• On the roof of the mouth

What does 'unrounded' refer to in the context of this vowel?

• The pitch of the sound

• The sound volume

• The lip shape

• The tongue position

Which sentence uses the sound practiced in the video?

• A stitch in time saves nine.

• She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• The early bird catches the worm.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.