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VISUAL LEARNING
See how a noun becomes a pronoun.
Pronouns reduce repetition while keeping the reference clear.
In this lesson, we shall see how to pronounce ‘u’ and ‘y’.
The Rule for ‘u’
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- 1. ‘u’ is pronounced as
As in
- Up
- Cup
- Hut
- Fun
- Sun
- 2. ‘u’ is pronounced as
As in
- Pull
- Put
- Push
- 3. ‘u’ is pronounced as
As in
- Duty
- Pure
- Durable
- 4. ‘u’ is pronounced as
- Sure
The Rule for ‘y’
Nowadays, ‘y’ is used as a consonant.
- 1. ‘y’ is pronounced as
As in
- Policy
- Courtesy
- 2. ‘y’ is pronounced as
As in
- Tyre
- Typhoid
- 3. ‘y’ is pronounced as
As in
- Dynasty
Related lessons
- Greeting
- Manners and etiquette
- Some polite phrases
- Good wishes
- Some words of exclamation