Pronunciation

Vowel sounds – adjectives

1 Read and listen to the dialogue.

TOM Mum’s hungry.
JANE Mum? But why? Why is she angry?
TOM I said Mum’s hungry. She wants a sandwich.
JANE Oh, … OK. Well, Dad’s angry.
TOM Does he want a sandwich, too?
JANE No! I said he’s angry.

2 Which sounds are different in hungry and angry? Say them and make the differences clear.

3 Listen again and repeat. Then practise with a partner.