Which of the following words contains the short vowel sound /ʊ/ as in 'put'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. could
- Step 1: 'Could' is pronounced /kʊd/ with the short near-close rounded vowel /ʊ/. Answer: could. Why not the others: 'Pool' (/puːl/), 'fool' (/fuːl/), and 'rude' (/ruːd/) all contain the long vowel /uː/.
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