PhonemaSounds

Phoneme OW

How to pronounce /oʊ/ (OW) in English

Start rounded and glide toward a closer vowel. go, home, slow are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Start rounded and glide toward a closer vowel.

2

Typical mistake

It often becomes flat and too short.

3

Example words

go · home · slow

Typical error and minimal pairs

Minimal pairs help the contrast click quickly.

Pair Example
go got
home ham

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