Pronunciation: /ɔ:/

The /ɔ:/ sound in English is a monophthong, which means it’s a simple, pure vowel sound that does not change quality within the same syllable. Here’s how you pronounce it:

• Position your mouth and tongue: For the /ɔ:/ sound, your mouth should be partially open and your tongue positioned low in your mouth. Your lips should be rounded.
• Voicing: The /ɔ:/ sound is a voiced vowel, meaning your vocal cords vibrate when you produce this sound. You should feel a vibration if you lightly touch the front of your throat while saying the sound.
• Release the sound: With your mouth and tongue in the correct positions, let your breath flow out over your tongue and through your mouth. The vocal cords vibrate to produce the /ɔ:/ sound.