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Make the 'oo' sound as in 'book'.
End with an 'r' sound by curling your tongue.
tor (missing vowel sound)
tore (different vowel sound)
tur (incorrect vowel sound)
Start with a 't' sound.
Make a short 'oo' sound like 'book'.
End with a schwa sound, relaxing the tongue.
tor (missing schwa sound)
tore (incorrect vowel sound)
tur (incorrect vowel sound)
In British English, a schwa sound is used at the end.
Yes, it helps distinguish it from similar words.
No, it's a one-syllable word, but the vowel sound can vary.
A journey for pleasure in which you visit different places.
/ˈtʊrɪst/
Person who travels for pleasure.
/ˈtʊrɪzəm/
Industry of people traveling for fun.
/ˈtʊrɪŋ/
The act of going on a tour.
Tour has one syllable, tourist has two.
Tour has a short vowel, tourism has a trailing 'z'.
Tour ends with 'r', touring adds 'ing'.
In American English, keep the tongue tight for the 'r'.
Avoid confusion with 'o' by rounding your lips.
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