aʊəReference
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Example words
hour
shower
tower
flower
How to make the sound
Glide from the open /a/ area toward /ʊ/, then relax toward a weak central ending where the accent uses it.
What to feel and listen for
Treat it as a connected sequence related to /aʊ/, not as three strong separate syllables.
Common mistake: Keep the three parts connected with a weak ending; smoothing often reduces 'hour' toward /aːə/, so do not stress the final /ə/.