Podcast 9 Pronunciation: boss - bus, truck - track, cold - called

Hello everybody and welcome to Blabbinit.com. This is Missy from southern California. Today, I would like to make a podcast on pronunciation. We have found that there are many words that sound similar that are often difficult for people, who are learning English, to pronounce.

I have selected 3 sets of words for you to practice today.

The first set of words are:
boss b-o-s-s and bus b-u-s
boss o-o-o boss and bus u-u-u bus

Boss is the person who is in charge at work.
For example: My boss told me I am a good worker.

Bus is a large vehicle that can carry many people.
For example: The bus took all of the students to the beach.

boss and bus

The next set of words are:
truck t-r-u-c-k and track t-r-a-c-k
truck u-u-u truck and track a-a-a track
truck and track

Truck is a large vehicle used to carry heavy objects.
For example: The truck brought all of the boxes to their new house.

Track has many meanings. One meaning is the parallel rails of a railroad.
For example: The train always moves on a track.

truck and track

The last set of words are:

cold c-o-l-d and called c-a-l-l-e-d
cold ol-ol-ol cold and called all-all-all called
cold and called

Cold is a low temperature.
For example: It is cold in this house; turn on the heat.

Called is the past tense of call. One definition of call is to telephone someone.
For example: He called his mom to ask her to pick him up.

Well, I hope you have enjoyed the pronunciation lesson today. Thanks for listening to Blabbinit, the chattering world of English. Please post any questions or comments in the community section of our website at www.blabbinit.com. This is Missy. See you next time. Bye.