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Longer, natural sentences
Longer sentences with /ʊ/
Now try longer, more natural sentences. Your rhythm and reductions matter as much as individual sounds.
Challenge
Read each sentence twice:
- First slowly, focusing on /ʊ/ accuracy
- Then at natural conversational speed
Notice how /ʊ/ might slightly shorten or reduce depending on stress.
Analyze ↗Try this sentence in the analyzer“The woman took a careful look at the wooden bookshelf full of cookbooks and puzzles.”
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The woman took a careful look at the wooden bookshelf full of cookbooks and puzzles.
Could you please push the crooked sugar cookie closer to the fruit pudding?
The good cook stood patiently while the bullheaded butcher understood his sudden request.
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