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Master the /ɚ/ vowel — letteR (unstressed)
A focused course on the /ɚ/ vowel as in 'butter' /ˈbʌtɚ/. Articulation, minimal pairs, real sentences, and regional variants.
4 modules7 lessons
Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & Awareness
Learn how to produce /ɚ/ correctly and recognize it by ear.
Module 2Module 2 — Minimal Pairs & Contrast
Distinguish /ɚ/ from commonly confused sounds.
Module 3Module 3 — Sentences in Context
Apply /ɚ/ in connected speech.
Module 4Module 4 — Regional Variants
How /ɚ/ sounds across English-speaking regions.