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/ɔr/ in short sentences

These short sentences put /ɔr/ 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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Four more horses galloped north before the storm.
The doorman warned the shoppers about the short cord.
George's corn grew tall near the orchard's front door.

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Short sentences — Master the /ɔr/ vowel — NORTH