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aʊVowels
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/aʊ/

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Two-sound vowel: starts with 'a' then glides to 'u'. Like 'ow' in 'now'.

Example words

out 
now 
plough 
mouth 

How to make the sound

Start with an open central/back vowel and glide toward a close rounded position while the lips become rounder.

What to feel and listen for

The mouth moves from open to rounded. Do not stop after the first part.

Common mistake: Do not replace /aʊ/ with /əʊ/.

See how it differs

Articulation profile

CloseOpenFrontBackaʊ