Start with the 'fl' sound by combining 'f' and 'l'.
Open your mouth slightly to form an 'ɔː' sound like in 'saw'.
End the word smoothly, holding the 'aw' sound longer.
fl-oh (fl-aw)
fl-u (fl-aw)
fl-o (fl-aw)
Start with the 'fl' sound by lightly pressing your lower lip to your teeth.
Open your mouth to form a round 'ɔː' like in 'more'.
Sustain the 'aw' sound evenly without breaking it.
fl-oh (fl-aw)
fl-u (fl-aw)
fl-o (fl-aw)
The 'w' helps create the 'aw' sound but isn't pronounced as a separate 'w'.
'Flaw' is one syllable.
The 'ɔː' is a long vowel sound in both American and British English.
A defect or weakness.
/flɔːd/
Having flaws.
/ˈflɔːləs/
Without flaws.
/ˈflɔːləsli/
In a flawless manner.
Flawed ends with 'd' sound, different from 'flaw'.
Flawless starts with 'flaw' but ends with 'ləs'.
Flawlessly has additional 'li' sound after 'flawless'.
Keep your tongue low and back for the 'aw' sound.
Use words like 'claw' and 'draw' to practice the 'aw' sound.
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