Written o = /aw/ – part 2

 How many ways do we pronounce written single o?

 

The sound /aw/ begins with /a/ and
ends with the mouth in the shape of a /w/.

So…let’s continue with /aw/ spelled:

ou + ch, ce, se, th

 

couch
/kawt͡ʃ/

ouch … crouch … pouch … slouch … vouch

bounce
/bawnt͡s/

ounce … pounce … trounce … announce … pronounce

 

mouse
/maws/

blouse … house … louse … spouse

 

The state of Texas is in the South.
/sawθ/

Can you find Texas on this map of the United States?

See also:

Mouth or Mouse