Speech Writing : Vowel contrast /au/ /au/ - JSS2 English language Lesson Note

Vowel Contrast /au/ and /au/
au/:
This sound is a diphthong, which means it's a combination of two vowel sounds.
It starts with a slightly open mouth and the tongue positioned mid-back in the mouth.
The lips are rounded at the end of the sound.
Example words: "out," "house."
/ɔː/:
This sound is a monophthong, meaning it's a single pure vowel sound.
The tongue is positioned mid-back in the mouth, similar to /au/.
The lips are rounded throughout the duration of the sound.
It is a longer vowel sound compared to /au/.
Example words: "thought," "caught."
Practice always try articulating these sounds by starting with the mouth slightly open for /au/ and keeping it rounded for /ɔː/. Pay attention to the position of your tongue and lips to achieve accurate pronunciation.