ʊəVowels
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/ʊə/
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Two-sound vowel: starts with short 'u' then glides to weak 'uh'. Like 'oor' in 'sure'. Increasingly rare.
Example words
tour
pure
poor
cure
How to make the sound
Start with a close rounded vowel and glide toward a relaxed central position.
What to feel and listen for
The lips relax during the movement. This sound is less common and may merge with another vowel by accent.
Common mistake: Do not force a strong second syllable; many modern speakers merge this sound toward /ɔː/.
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