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short u /ʌ/ — other u /ʊ/ minimal pairs
1. buck — book
2. huff — hoof
3. luck — look
4. stud — stood
5. tuck — took
Introduction to short vowels > Pronounce short u > Introduction to other vowels > Pronounce other u
1. buck — book
2. huff — hoof
3. luck — look
4. stud — stood
5. tuck — took
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