Quick Daily Pronunciation Practice | SHORT U SOUND | American English /ʌ/ & /ə/

DESCRIPTION
LEVEL: A2–B2 (Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate)

TARGET SKILL: Short U Sound /ʌ/ & Schwa /ə/, Word Position & Connected Speech

ACTIVITY: Daily Pronunciation Shadowing Drill / Classroom Warm-Up

HOW TO USE IN CLASS: Play the clip on your main display. Pause at the timestamps below for turn-and-talk shadowing, or run the entire 6:25 video as an automated bell ringer.

Struggling to pronounce the Short U sound /ʌ/ and schwa sound /ə/ in common English words like "up," "monday," "public," and "umbrella"? Practice along with Jennifer Tarle from Tarle Speech in this quick 6-minute and 25-second pronunciation shadowing workout!

Master your tongue placement, build muscle memory, and speak with clarity and confidence.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - How to Form the Short U Sound
00:19 - Sound Practice: Beginning of Words (up, us, about, above, umbrella)
01:59 - Sound Practice: Middle of Words (one, done, mud, monday, public, substitute)
03:38 - Sound Practice: End of Words (area, nova, tuba, yoga, vanilla, California)
05:29 - Sentence Shadowing & Accent Workout (05:29 - 06:25)

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET:
• Clear lip close-ups for visual articulation
• Follow-along shadowing practice for words, target sounds, and full sentences
• Fast-paced daily routines designed for maximum retention in minimum time

💡 HOW TO PRACTICE:

Watch once to focus on the sound.

Re-watch and repeat out loud, matching my pitch, rhythm, and mouth shape.

Complete 1 workout every day to build long-term muscle memory!

👇 DAILY CHALLENGE:
Did you complete today's practice? Leave a comment with "DONE!" to keep your daily streak going!

▶️ WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:
Daily English Pronunciation Workouts:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQm1bhux4p_A

📌 Save this video to your library for quick daily practice!

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👩‍🏫 ABOUT JENNIFER TARLE:
Jennifer Tarle, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and communication expert who teaches American English pronunciation and clear communication to global professionals. She is the founder of TarleSpeech and host of the Art of Clarity Podcast and Real Work Podcast. Her lessons help international professionals, executives, and English learners speak clearly, communicate confidently, and succeed in global workplaces.

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