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Sound drillsa sound a listener may miss

ir as in "bird"

Word 1 of 6

bird

The model voice

Say it, then tap Stop (at most 4 seconds)

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How to make it

Pull your tongue back a little, round your lips slightly, and hold the r sound as the vowel.

The drill: 6 words, then 2 sentences

bird · work · first · learn · nurse · her

  • The nurse works on Thursday.
  • Her first job was at a church.

What happens to a try

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