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Longer, natural sentences

Longer sentences with /ɔ/

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 /ɔ/ accuracy
  2. Then at natural conversational speed

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

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Paul cautiously bought four tall cups of strong coffee at the small bakery on Market Street.
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Paul cautiously bought four tall cups of strong coffee at the small bakery on Market Street.
Audrey thoughtfully watched the majestic waterfall at dawn, awed by its raw power.
The author talked at length about the fallen empire in her long-awaited historical novel.

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