The interactive chart below has audio files embedded in the blue buttons under each symbol. Click them to compare and contrast the different sounds of English.
Note: The chart might not work on some mobile phones. If you are using a mobile phone, scroll across to see all sounds. You may wish to enable screen rotation on your phone. This chart may not work well with some browsers on mobile phones, so if you have problems, try another browser.
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