The /ʌ/ Vowel Sound (sun, flood) | British Pronunciation

This video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the 'Ah' sound, specifically the open mid back unrounded vowel. It explains the physical mouth positioning required to produce this sound, emphasizing that the tongue is low and pulled back, while the lips remain unrounded. The tutorial includes practice exercises and examples of words and sentences containing this sound.

Which of the following words contains the vowel sound 'Ah' as introduced in the video?

• Ride

• Read

• Road

• Run

What does 'open mid' refer to in the context of the vowel sound discussed?

• The lips are rounded

• The tongue is high in the mouth

• The tongue is relatively low in the mouth

• The lips are closed

In the explanation of the vowel sound, what does 'unrounded' mean?

• The lips are not rounded

• The tongue is at the front of the mouth

• The lips are tightly closed

• The tongue is high in the mouth

Which of the following words was used in the practice section to demonstrate the vowel sound?

• Better

• Bitter

• Butter

• Bread

What is the correct sentence using the vowel sound 'Ah' as practiced in the video?

• I had butter and jam for lunch with my cousin on Monday.

• I had bread and honey for lunch with my cousin on Monday.

• I had butter and honey for dinner with my cousin on Monday.

• I had butter and honey for lunch with my cousin on Monday.