The /ʌ/ Sound in British Pronunciation – The Most Challenging Vowel?

My British Pronunciation Course: From my many years of experience as a British RP pronunciation coach, the /ʌ/ sound is one of the most difficult sounds in the English accent for non-natives to pronounce correctly. Many students don’t even realise they are making a mistake! This short vowel is EXTREMELY common and in many high-frequency words in English. 0:00 Introduction 0:55 High-Frequency Words 1:35 Why It’s Difficult 1:50 Common Spelling 2:15 How to Pronounce the Sound 3:45 First Practice Word 4:15 Most Common Mistake 5:00 Moving Between Three Similar Sounds 5:28 Practice Words 6:43 Practice Sentences 8:00 Summary 8:25 Working With Me Directly Instagram: Facebook: ​ Podcast: Search “Journeys With Elliott“ on your favourite app.
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