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or pronunciation

Rule Core

or typically represents /ɔːr/ or /ɔr/ in stressed syllables, combining a rounded back vowel with r-coloring.

Articulation Guide

Retract and raise the tongue, round the lips, maintain steady airflow, then lightly curl the tongue for /r/.

Word Analysis

sorrow: short rounded vowel in the first syllable. sportsmanship: clear, lengthened /ɔːr/. worn: tight vowel–r linkage.

Pitfalls

Do not confuse or with ar or er sounds.

Phonics Breakdown

Retract tongue, round lips, steady airflow, light r curl.

Sound Reference

  • Exaggerate lip rounding first
  • Practice minimal pairs or vs ar

Common Mistakes

Reading or as /ɑr/
Dropping r-coloring

Example Words

sorrow sportsmanship worn