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Short sentences
/ʊ/ in short sentences
These short sentences put /ʊ/ in everyday contexts. Read at a natural pace — don't over-emphasize the target.
Tips
- Don't pause artificially before target words
- Keep function words reduced (a, the, of, for → short schwa)
- Let stress fall naturally on content words
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The cook took a good look at the pudding.
Could you put the wooden book on the shelf?
She stood and pulled the hood over her head.
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