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Longer, natural sentences

Longer sentences with /ʌ/

Now try longer, more natural sentences. Your rhythm and reductions matter as much as individual sounds.

Challenge

Read each sentence twice:

  1. First slowly, focusing on /ʌ/ accuracy
  2. Then at natural conversational speed

Notice how /ʌ/ might slightly shorten or reduce depending on stress.

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My younger brother struggles to button his rough cotton jumpsuit in the hunting cabin.
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My younger brother struggles to button his rough cotton jumpsuit in the hunting cabin.
The country club's uncomfortable clubhouse was abruptly flooded last Sunday morning.
Hundreds of drunk ducks tumbled under the muddy truck during the summer thunderstorm.

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