Long U vs. Horseshoe U (ʊ) | Hear the Difference & Take the Quiz

Long U vs. Horseshoe U (ʊ) | Hear the Difference & Take the Quiz

In this video, you’ll learn the difference between the Long U sound (/uː/ as in blue or room) and the Horseshoe U sound (/ʊ/ as in book or put) in Standard American English. Then, you’ll take a reading quiz to practice saying them correctly.

✔️ Hear side-by-side examples of the two vowel sounds

✔️ Focus on words spelled with “oo” — which ones use Long U and which ones use Horseshoe U

✔️ Take a reading quiz to train your ear and mouth to tell them apart

Perfect for ESL learners, pronunciation students, and anyone who wants to speak American English with clarity and confidence.

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