Letty/ɔr/as in “for”
Vowel
How to pronounce /ɔr/ in English
The /ɔr/ sound is an R-Colored vowel made by blending the /ɔ/ and /r/ sounds together.
Jaw
First, open your mouth wide for the /ɔ/ sound. Then close it partially for the /r/.
Tongue
First, place your tongue low in your mouth and pull it back for the /ɔ/ sound. Then raise the tip of your tongue towards the ridge behind your upper front teeth and curl it back for the /r/.
Lips
Round your lips for /ɔ/ sound and keep them rounded for the /r/.
Example words
- for
- more
- door
- four
- story
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