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Sound Clauses

/ ɑ: / Famous stars smoke cigars in cars and bars.


/æ/ That fat cat sat on a rat. Now it's flat as a mat!
/ aɪ / Mike likes bikes with spikes to ride on ice.
/ aʊ I doubt he'll clout the lout who stole his trout. He'll shout out loud!
/e/ The clever never ever say "Never ever!".
/ eɪ / If there's a delay, they pay to stay another day.
/ eə / They dare to stare at fair hair because it's rare there.
/ɪ/ If the stick isn't thick, you'll split it when you hit it.
/ i: / Don't freeze the cheese, please, Louise.
/ ɪə / It's clear the beer is dear here.
/ɒ/ Doctor Oscar often operates on opposition politicians.
/ əʊ / Joan won't go home to Rome by boat alone.
/ ɔ: / She caught her daughter in the water with a naughty boy.
/ ɔɪ / The noise from Roy's toys annoys other boys.
/ʊ/ The cook shook when he took a look at the cook book.
/ u: / Whose two new blue shoes did Sue lose?
/ ʊə / If the water on the tour isn't pure, you can't be sure there'll be a cure.
/ ɜ: / Bert wasn't hurt but got dirt on his shirt.
/ʌ / If Mother had another brother, I'd have another uncle.
/ə/ A moment ago he announced a new address.

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