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The /ɔ/ Sound

TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ɔ/ sound


calling
/ˈkɔlɪŋ/
/ˈkɔ-lɪŋ/		Pronounced by Salli

courtney
/ˈkɔrtnɪ/
/ˈkɔrt-nɪ/		Pronounced by Justin

basketball
/ˈbæskətˌbɔl/
/ˈbæs-kət-ˌbɔl/		Pronounced by Joey

naughty
/ˈnɔtɪ/