English pronunciation: Long Vowels - /ɔː/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for long vowels - /ɔː/.

Quick tip

Long vowels are held longer. Keep your mouth steady as you pronounce them.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• saw

• law

• walk

• talk

• draw

Minimal pairs

• saw / so
• law / low
• caught / cot
• walk / work
• draw / dry

How to produce this sound

Open your mouth wide and round your lips. The tongue is low and towards the back. Hold the sound longer than a short vowel. Example: 'saw'.

Common mix-ups

• saw / so
• law / low
• caught / cot
• walk / work
• draw / dry

Closest comparison

saw, law, walk, talk, draw