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English Pronunciation- Oh and O

Welcome back. Today, we’re looking at a much requested lesson and this is the difference between the sounds of o and O.

The important thing in these lessons is that you repeat with me. So, you can hear how you say and how I say it and compare. So, let’s try together. Let’s take this word.

Not, let’s compare it with this word “note”. They’re very, very similar. But, what’s the difference? Not, Note, Let’s just look at the sounds oh-oh.

Start with this one, Oh. That’s easy. Everyone can do it. No problem. Oh. Ah. This sound is very easy to make. The way you make it is with the lips. Only the lips. Only the lips. Your lips closed to make the O sound. Oh, oh, oh, oh.

For example, in these words, got, goat, not, note, but, bones. So, let’s just try this sound. Home, phone, and I’m sure everyone seeing the video of the Korean teacher trying to teach people how to order a coke. Do you have Clark? It’s hilarious. If you haven’t seen it. Go watch it. So, yes. The word cock, coke.

Be very careful how you pronounce those words. If you don’t know what this word means, ask your teacher, ask a friend or if you’re a man look down.

Try these sentences:.

On a hot day I enjoy a nice cold coke.

The goat has got my coat.

I’ve got to go.

I’ve got to phone home.

It’s an iPhone, not a Note.