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Long Vowels + /l/

When a long vowel is followed by an l, place an extra /ɘ/ sound (schwa) in between. For the word feel, say “fee-ɘl.” It’s almost as if you are adding an extra syllable.

Words for Practice

/i/ + ɘl// + ɘl// + ɘl/ɔɪ/ + ɘl/u/ + ɘl
1.feelsalemileoiltool
2.stealmailwhiletoilschool
3.dealwhalestylespoilrule
4.realpalesmilefoilfool
5.wheelfailfileboilcool
6.healexhaletrialsoilpool

Word Pairs

  1. fail school
  2. cool style
  3. miles and miles
  4. real deal
  5. steal the tool
  6. file the mail

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