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ɵ
Vowel

close-mid central rounded vowel

Example words

foot (some dialects)

How to produce this sound

SoundClose-mid central rounded vowel.
TongueKeep the tongue body high in the mouth for this vowel target. Keep the tongue body centered, avoiding strong front/back pull.
LipsRound the lips to the target shape early and hold that rounding steadily.
JawKeep the jaw relatively high (small opening) without clenching.
VoiceKeep voicing continuous and even through the segment.

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