Understanding 'OW' Sound Variations

The video tutorial introduces the concept of the OW sound, which can be pronounced as 'oh' or 'ow'. The teacher provides examples of words like 'snow' and 'brown' to illustrate these sounds. The tutorial explains how adding suffixes can change the pronunciation of OW in words, such as 'flow' to 'flower'. It also covers the different pronunciations of the word 'bow', which can mean a tied ribbon or a gesture. The lesson concludes with a focus on understanding when to use each sound.

What are the two possible sounds that 'OW' can make?

• Oh and Ow

• Ah and Ow

• Oh and Ah

• Ow and Aw

In the word 'snow', what sound does 'OW' make?

• Aw

• Ah

• Oh

• Ow

What happens to the sound of 'OW' when you add more letters to a word?

• It always stays the same

• It changes to 'Ah'

• It becomes silent

• It can change to 'Ow'

In the word 'flower', what sound does 'OW' make?

• Oh

• Ow

• Ah

• Aw

Which of the following words uses 'OW' to make the 'Oh' sound?

• Crow

• Brown

• Frown

• Flow

In the word 'tower', what sound does 'OW' make?

• Oh

• Ow

• Ah

• Aw

What is the sound of 'OW' in the word 'show' before adding 'ER'?

• Ah

• Oh

• Aw

• Ow

Which word demonstrates the 'OW' sound changing when 'ER' is added?

• Show

• Row

• Crow

• Snow

What is the sound of 'OW' in the word 'rowdy'?

• Aw

• Ow

• Oh

• Ah

In the context of the video, what does 'OW' in 'crowd' change to?

• Oh

• Ow

• Ah

• Aw