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Vowel Sounds 13 words

au/aw long

Rule Core

au/aw usually represent the long vowel /ɔː/, a broad back vowel. au appears mainly inside words, while aw often comes at the end or before consonants.

Articulation Guide

Raise the back of the tongue, round the lips slightly, and sustain the airflow.

Word Analysis

although, always, audience all keep the long /ɔː/ quality.

Pitfalls

Do not confuse with /aʊ/ as in out; some American accents shift toward /ɑ/.

Phonics Breakdown

Back tongue raised, lips slightly rounded, sustain airflow

Sound Reference

  • Associate aw with word endings
  • Compare with /ɔː/ in or

Common Mistakes

Reading au/aw as /aʊ/
Ignoring accent variation

Example Words

although always audience audio authenticity automatic automobile daughter draw granddaughter

All Words (13)

although always audience audio authenticity automatic automobile daughter draw granddaughter paul raw saucer