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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with a 'w' sound, lips form a small circle.
Step 2 for AmE: Produce the 'aw' sound with the back of the tongue low and mouth slightly open.
Step 3 for AmE: End with a 'k' sound by stopping airflow in the back of the mouth.
wok (walk)
wa-lk (walk)
wal-k (walk)
Step 1 for BrE: Begin with a 'w' sound, rounding the lips.
Step 2 for BrE: Make a long 'aw' sound with the tongue lower and further back.
Step 3 for BrE: Finish with a clear 'k' by closing the back of the mouth.
waak (walk)
wok (walk)
wa-lk (walk)
Yes, the 'l' is silent.
Both words use the same vowel sound.
Focus on elongating the vowel sound.
A short journey on foot.
/ˈwɔːkər/
A person who walks.
/ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
The act of taking a walk.
/ˈwɔːk.weɪ/
A path for people to walk along.
Walker has an added /ə/ sound.
Walking includes an '-ing' with /ɪŋ/ sound.
Walkway ends with an /eɪ/ diphthong.
Ensure the 'aw' sound is long enough to distinguish from 'wok'.
Remember that the 'l' is silent in 'walk'.
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