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Try LingUp Now!Step 1: Begin with an 's' sound, as in 'see'.
Step 2: Follow with an 'oh' sound, like in 'go'.
Step 3: End with a light 'l' sound by placing the tongue near the roof of your mouth.
Using 'so-le' instead of 'sole'
Forgetting to blend 's' and 'oh' smoothly
Dropping the 'l' sound at the end
Step 1: Start with an 's' sound, as in 'see'.
Step 2: Follow with an 'əʊ' sound, a mix between 'uh' and 'oh'.
Step 3: End with a light 'l' sound by placing the tongue near the roof of your mouth.
Using 'so-le' instead of 'sole'
Mixing the 'əʊ' sound with 'oʊ'
Dropping the 'l' sound at the end
'Sole' and 'soul' are homophones in English, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings.
The 'l' is a soft sound that may be subtle, especially if not emphasized.
Yes, in AmE, the 'o' is more like 'oʊ', while in BrE, it is closer to 'əʊ'.
The undersurface of a shoe or foot.
/ˈsoʊ.li/
Only; exclusively.
/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/
Alone; unaccompanied.
/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛri/
Alone; without companions.
The stress on the first syllable 'so-' is different in 'solely'.
'Solo' has an additional 'lo' syllable.
'Solitary' has multiple additional syllables and a different stress pattern.
Ensure the tongue taps the roof of the mouth for a clear 'l'.
Practice the 'so' sound in front of a mirror to avoid pausing.
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