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Try LingUp Now!Start with a schwa sound /ə/ - relax the mouth and tongue.
Move to the /b/ sound - bring lips together and release.
End with /rɔd/ - round lips for /r/ and open mouth for /ɔd/.
ah-broad (ə-broad)
ab-road (a-broad)
Start with a schwa sound /ə/ - relax the mouth and tongue.
Move to the /b/ sound - bring lips together and release.
End with /brɔːd/ - round lips for /r/ and prolong the /ɔːd/.
ah-broad (ə-broad)
ab-road (a-broad)
The opening sound is a schwa, which is common in unstressed syllables.
The /r/ and /ɔ/ blend easily, creating a smooth transition.
No, it must be pronounced clearly.
To or in a foreign country.
/brɔd/
Wide in extent.
/ˈbrɔdˌkæst/
To transmit media.
/əˈbrɔdnɪs/
The state of being abroad.
'Broad' has no initial schwa sound.
'Broadcast' adds 'cast' and changes stress pattern.
'Abroadness' extends with '-ness' which adds a syllable.
For the /ɔd/ sound, open your mouth wider than usual.
The schwa sound /ə/ is subtle; practice to avoid stressing it.
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