The /ɒ/ Vowel Sound (hot, want) | British Pronunciation

The video tutorial introduces the 'oh' sound, found in words like 'got' and 'watch'. It explains the characteristics of the open back rounded vowel, including tongue and lip positioning. The tutorial provides practice opportunities for pronouncing the sound, followed by examples of words and a sentence using the sound.

Which of the following words contains the 'Oh' sound?

• Got

• Sit

• Cat

• Run

What is the position of the tongue when producing the open back rounded vowel?

• In the middle of the mouth

• High in the mouth

• Forward and high

• Low and pulled back

How should the lips be shaped when making the 'Oh' sound?

• Tight

• Rounded

• Flat

• Stretched out

Which of these words does NOT contain the 'Oh' sound?

• Quality

• Want

• Job

• Sit

In the practice sentence, what does he want?

• A job in a watch shop

• A job in an inequality shop

• A job in a shop

• A job in a quality shop