The, ɔ:, Sound

This is the, ɔ:, sound. It is a Vowel sound and its technical name is the OpenMid Back Rounded Vowel. Remember that the key to pronunciation s physical and the name tells us about how the sound is made physically. In this case your tongue is low and at the back of your mouth. Rounded refers to your lips because they are pushed together like you are going to kiss someone. . All vowels are made through the mouth and are voiced so you vibrate your vocal chords to make the sound. It is similar to the, ɒ, sou