The /ʊə/ Vowel Sound (during, tour) | British Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the 'ohh' sound, a diphthong found in words like 'tourist' and 'mature'. It describes how diphthongs are combinations of two vowel sounds in the same syllable, specifically the 'O' sound and the schwa. The tutorial provides guidance on mouth movement and lip positioning for correct pronunciation. It includes practice exercises and examples of words and sentences using the 'ohh' sound.

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

• Dog

• Tourist

• Fish

• Cat

What is a diphthong?

• A combination of two vowel sounds in the same syllable

• A silent letter

• A single vowel sound

• A consonant sound

Which two sounds make up the 'Ohh' diphthong?

• E and schwa

• I and U

• O and schwa

• A and E

What happens to your mouth when pronouncing the 'Ohh' sound?

• It moves from almost closed to more relaxed

• It closes completely

• It remains tense

• It stays open

Which of the following sentences uses the 'Ohh' sound correctly?

• During the tour of Europe, I had a manicure.

• The dog barked loudly.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

• The cat sat on the mat.