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m (m)

The m (m) sound is made by tightly closingthe mouth. The teeth, gently biting down on thelips, are not shown. The tongue is in the middleof the mouth.Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the m (m) sound ispronounced: m

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maze (m z)

A maze is a complex set-up of paths. It may take awhile to go through amaze.

money (mun )

Money is cash and coinsused to buy services orgoods. Each country uses itsown money, such as dollarsand cents in the U.S.A.

music (m zik)

Music is a sound made bya voice or an instrument. Itcan be heard as a song,symphony, opera, etc.

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n (n)

The n (n) sound is made by opening themouth medium wide. The teeth are slightlyapart, with more of the bottom than the topfront teeth shown. The tip of the tonguetouches the top of the mouth.Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the n (n) soundis pronounced: n

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necktie (nek t )

A necktie is a thin band ofcloth worn around the neckand tied in the front with aknot. It is often worn byprofessional men at work.

notepad (n t pad)

A notepad is a tabletof paper on which totake notes, write lettersor draw sketches.

nurse (n rs)

A nurse is a persontrained to care for sickpeople, usually in thehospital.

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short o (o)

The short o (o) sound is made by openingthe mouth wide. The teeth are apart, with someof the top and bottom front teeth shown. Thetongue is in the middle of the mouth.

Hint: Short o (o) sounds like medium a (ä).Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the short o (o)sound is pronounced: o

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octopus (ok t p s)

An octopus is a seaanimal which has a bighead and eight armswith suckers on them.

office (of is)

An office is a roomwhere paperwork is doneand meetings take place.

opera (op r )

An opera is a stage dramaset to music, with all of theperformers singing their lines.

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medium o (u)

The medium o (u) sound is made by openingthe mouth and lowering the bottom lip a bit.The teeth are slightly apart, with more of thebottom than the top front teeth shown. Thetongue is in the middle of the mouth.

Hint: Medium o (u) has the same sound asshort u (u).Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the medium o (u)sound is pronounced:

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oregano (u reg n )

Oregano is an herb whichis often used to flavor Italianand Spanish cooking.

onion (un y n)

An onion is a vegetablewhich grows as a bulb inthe ground. Its smell andtaste are very strong.

oven (uv n)

An oven is an enclosedheating space for cookingor just warming up foods.

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long o ( )

The long o ( ) sound is made by puckeringthe mouth to form a circle with the lips. Theteeth are apart, but not shown. The tongue isin the middle of the mouth.

Hint: Long o ( ) is often written as oa, oe,oh or ow.Note: In the International Phonetic Alphabet, the long o ( )sound is pronounced: ou

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oatmeal ( t m l)

Oatmeal is a cereal madefrom rolled or ground oats.It is often cooked for break-fast on cold days.

ocean ( sh n)

An ocean is a bodyof salt water. Theoceans make up 70%of the earth’s surface.

overalls ( v r älz)

Overalls are trousers withbibs made from denim or otherstrong material. They areusually worn for heavy work.