Pronunciation: common vowel combinations: How and When to Use in English

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Pronunciation: common vowel combinations

When two vowels are combined, their pronunciation can change. Here are some common examples in English: 

ee:

  • is generally pronounced as :

feel ; meet 

oo:

  • is most commonly pronounced as :

cool ; food .

  • can sometimes also be pronounced as :

book ; good .

  • can sometimes also be pronounced as :

door , floor

ou:

  • is often pronounced as :

house ; loud

  • is often also pronounced as :

touch ; cousin

  • is sometimes pronounced as :

you ; group

Don't worry! This is a very subtle aspect of the English language and these letter combinations can actually be pronounced in even more ways, which may vary with different accents. Your pronunciation will naturally improve with time and practice!


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