"O"s pronounced like "U"s (son = sun; some = sum)

The video tutorial explores the various pronunciations of the letter O in English, focusing on the common sounds 'oh' and 'ah'. It highlights the deceptive nature of the O sound, which can often be pronounced as 'ah' in words like 'sun' and 'some'. The tutorial provides numerous examples and practice sentences to help learners master this pronunciation. By practicing these sentences, students can avoid common mistakes and improve their English pronunciation skills.

Which of the following is a common pronunciation of the letter 'O' in English?

• Ehh

• Ohh

• Ihh

• Uhh

In which word is the letter 'O' pronounced as 'ah'?

• Sun

• Not

• Foil

• Vote

What is a common mistake made by Spanish speakers when pronouncing the word 'sum'?

• Pronouncing it as 'sume'

• Pronouncing it as 'soum'

• Pronouncing it as 'sum'

• Pronouncing it as 'some'

Which of the following words is pronounced with an 'ah' sound?

• Vote

• Note

• Month

• Foil

What is the purpose of the practice sentences provided in the tutorial?

• To learn new words

• To master the 'ah' pronunciation

• To practice grammar

• To improve vocabulary