How to Pronounce the Horseshoe U (schwa) in Standard American English

How to Pronounce the Horseshoe U (ʊ) in Standard American English | Tricky Vowel Practice

In this video, we’ll learn how to pronounce the Horseshoe U sound /ʊ/ in Standard American English. This vowel can be tricky because it’s spelled in several different ways, and it's easy to confuse with other short vowel sounds.

✔️ Hear the /ʊ/ sound in words like “book,” “put,” and “could”

✔️ Practice with real-life examples and minimal pairs

✔️ Build confidence in recognizing and pronouncing this subtle vowel sound Great for ESL learners, speech students, and anyone fine-tuning their American English pronunciation.

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