Back Vowels: "High Schwa" (/ʊ/), as in "book" | American English Pronunciation & Ear Training Course

It's time to learn the last monophthong (individual vowel sound) on the vowel chart! Learn what this sound is, how to make it, and why I call it the "high schwa". This sound is difficult, but you can find extra practice here (go to basic sounds, vowels, recording 10): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Nfc... Near-close near-back rounded vowel (Upsilon or Horseshoe) Want a fantastic way to improve your listening skills? Try Audible Premium Plus and Get Up to Two Free Audiobooks (affiliate link; takes you to Amazon): https://amzn.to/3B5Bbu0 Recommended English/Language Learning Books on Amazon (affiliate link; takes you to Amazon): https://a.co/etqTWaY Link to the vowel chart(s) and maybe other useful things: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... More important than sounds is mouth posture, especially if you want to sound as native as possible:    • Get a Perfect Accent Using the American En...   #EnglishHacks #AmericanEnglish #Pronunciation

More Examples/Practice: "High Schwa" /ʊ/ Vowel Sound | American English Pronunciation & Ear Training
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More Examples/Practice: "High Schwa" /ʊ/ Vowel Sound | American English Pronunciation & Ear Training

R-Colored Vowels (the Easy Way) - Part 2: Diphthongs | American English Pronunciation & Ear Training
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R-Colored Vowels (the Easy Way) - Part 2: Diphthongs | American English Pronunciation & Ear Training

R-Colored Vowels (the Easy Way) - Part 1 | American English Pronunciation and Ear Training
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R-Colored Vowels (the Easy Way) - Part 1 | American English Pronunciation and Ear Training

Wool Vs Wall (ɔːSound vs ʊ Sound) - Are you making this English Pronunciation mistake?
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Wool Vs Wall (ɔːSound vs ʊ Sound) - Are you making this English Pronunciation mistake?

The Ultimate Pronunciation Hack: Mouth Posture & the Center of Gravity | Sound American!
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The Ultimate Pronunciation Hack: Mouth Posture & the Center of Gravity | Sound American!

The "Half-L": L as a Vowel Sound! | Forget "light" vs "dark" | American English Pronunciation
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The "Half-L": L as a Vowel Sound! | Forget "light" vs "dark" | American English Pronunciation

Consonant Sounds: TH (/θ/) & TH (/ð/) | American English Pronunciation and Ear Training Course
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Consonant Sounds: TH (/θ/) & TH (/ð/) | American English Pronunciation and Ear Training Course

Focus on /ə/ and /ʊ/
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Focus on /ə/ and /ʊ/

Learn the SCHWA SOUND /ə/ the Most Common Sound in English
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Learn the SCHWA SOUND /ə/ the Most Common Sound in English

How to Pronounce English Vowels  /u/ boot and /ʊ/ book - American English Pronunciation Accent
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How to Pronounce English Vowels /u/ boot and /ʊ/ book - American English Pronunciation Accent

The "Other" U sound pronunciation /ʊ/
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The "Other" U sound pronunciation /ʊ/

How to Pronounce /ʊ/ and ALL the Different Spellings - British English Pronunciation
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How to Pronounce /ʊ/ and ALL the Different Spellings - British English Pronunciation

English Pronunciation Practice: OO & U
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English Pronunciation Practice: OO & U

Short Vowels (æ, ɛ, ɪ, ɑ, ʌ, ə, ʊ) | 44 Sounds of American English
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Short Vowels (æ, ɛ, ɪ, ɑ, ʌ, ə, ʊ) | 44 Sounds of American English

Native English Speakers NEVER USE These 16 Phrases.
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Native English Speakers NEVER USE These 16 Phrases.

Q&A VOWEL SOUNDS (American Pronunciation) Short & Long Vowel Sounds, Schwa Sound
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Q&A VOWEL SOUNDS (American Pronunciation) Short & Long Vowel Sounds, Schwa Sound

English Pronunciation - The Schwa Sound  /ə/ (Part 1)
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English Pronunciation - The Schwa Sound /ə/ (Part 1)

The schwa sound ("but") / ə / & / ʌ / | Middle Vowels | American English Pronunciation/Ear Training
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The schwa sound ("but") / ə / & / ʌ / | Middle Vowels | American English Pronunciation/Ear Training

The Secret to Mastering American English Rhythm | Basic Structure of Rhythm | Pronunciation Course
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The Secret to Mastering American English Rhythm | Basic Structure of Rhythm | Pronunciation Course

The Professor Who Taught People How To Think (1962)
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The Professor Who Taught People How To Think (1962)