English· vowel
How to pronounce the quiet vowel in 'about' in English
The smallest, quietest vowel in English: the mouth barely moves and the tongue simply rests in the middle.
Heard in about · again · camera
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English words with quiet vowel in 'about'
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In a sentence
Return home and give the four gold pieces you have left to your poor old father who is weeping because he has not seen you for many a day.”
have
I’m glad you think he is only beginning to care for me.
would
I have been an obstinate old fool, and I suppose I have treated you badly.
have
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