The Thinking Sound – /ɜː/
Which sound do English speakers make when they think? Er, well, it’s /ɜː/ – the central vowel. Difficult for learners because many languages do not have a similar sound. In today’s article, we’ll explore how to pronounce it, how it’s spelt, and how with certain intonation it can mean ‘disgusting!’.
How to Pronounce /ɜː/
/ɜː/ is a neutral vowel, firmly in
the centre of the mouth, your tongue should be flat – not forward like
/iː/ not back like /ɔː/, flat as a freshly ironed shirt /ɜː/.
Your jaw should be half open, and your lips should be relaxed, not
rounded or you’ll sound French [œ], so relax the lips, altogether now
/ɜː/.
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