Introduction to other Vowels > How to pronounce ‘oo sound’ /u/ > Common 'oo sound’ /u/ spellings > Practice pronouncing 'oo sound’ /u/

How to pronounce the 'oo sound' /u/

To create the 'oo sound' /u/, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth.