Pronouncing the Short O and U Sounds

This video tutorial focuses on distinguishing between the AW (olive) and UH (mustard) sounds in English. It provides detailed explanations of each sound, including pronunciation tips and common spellings. The tutorial includes practice with minimal pairs to help learners hear the differences between these sounds. A memory game is introduced to reinforce learning, where participants match words and pictures based on the sounds. The video concludes with a review of the sounds and encourages further practice.

What are the two sounds discussed in the video?

• OO and UU

• AW and UH

• EE and OO

• AA and II

Which word contains the olive sound (AW)?

• Dog

• Cup

• Young

• Funny

How is the AW sound commonly spelled?

• With an O

• With a U

• With an I

• With an E

Which word contains the mustard sound (UH)?

• Caught

• Dog

• Sun

• Father

What is a characteristic of the mustard sound (UH)?

• It's long and tense

• It's short and relaxed

• It's long and relaxed

• It's short and tense

In the sentence 'That's a nice poppy,' which sound is being used?

• Neither sound

• Both sounds

• Mustard sound (UH)

• Olive sound (AW)

Which pair of words demonstrates the difference between AW and UH sounds?

• Caught and Cut

• Dog and Dug

• Soccer and Sucker

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the memory game in the video?

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice grammar

• To reinforce sound recognition

• To test spelling

Which word is matched with 'sucker' in the memory game?

• Soccer

• Dog

• Bus

• Hog

What is the main focus of the video?

• Learning new vocabulary

• Understanding AW and UH sounds

• Practicing grammar

• Improving spelling