Proper Pronunciation Guide

school

[skuəɫ]

Tips:

  • Pronounce this word as two syllables.
  • Pronounce the letters “oo” as a distinct
    /u/, pushing your lips forward and lengthening the vowel.
  • Use the consonant glide
    /w/ to link from
    /u/ to [əɫ].
  • Be sure to complete the word by sustaining the “dark l”—
    /ɫ/.

Practice Sentence:

He'll be returning to school tomorrow.
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