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Long O Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency)
Test the long O in go, home, road and phone, and hear how it differs between British and American English. This version uses C2 sentences: near-native challenges, dense sounds and fast rhythm.
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1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About this test
About the Long O Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency)
The long O is a diphthong that glides from a central or rounded vowel towards OO. In British English it starts in the centre of the mouth, in American English with more rounded lips. Learners often say a pure, flat O, so coat can sound like caught and hole like hall. The small glide at the end makes it sound natural.
Why practise this at C2 level
At C2 the aim is effortless, near-native clarity. These proficiency sentences pack difficult sounds into fast, dense phrases, many of them close to tongue twisters, so even confident speakers find out what still needs work.
How to get it right
- Start with the lips slightly rounded
- Glide towards a short OO as you finish the word
- Keep the glide smooth, not two separate sounds
- Compare pairs such as coat and caught, boat and bought
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
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Saying a flat, pure O with no glide
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Opening too much, so coat sounds like caught
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Following the spelling in words like know and though
04
Shortening the vowel at the end of words such as go and no
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
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Long O sound
Victorian Gothic moved the horror from distant castles into the foggy streets of contemporary London.
02
Long O sound
She runs the household like clockwork, organising meals, school runs and appointments with military precision.
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Long O sound
Admitting that I was wrong was hard to swallow, but it made our relationship stronger afterwards.
04
Long O sound
Every culture has its own ghost stories, passed down through generations around firesides and kitchen tables.
05
Long O sound
The young apprentice is still learning the ropes, but she is picking up the skills remarkably quickly.
06
Long O sound
We need to move the goalposts carefully, otherwise the team will feel that the targets are completely unfair.
07
Long O sound
The sudden vacancy was a golden opportunity for her to demonstrate the leadership skills she had been developing.
08
Long O sound
He threw caution to the wind and spent his entire bonus on a vintage motorbike he could barely ride.
09
Long O sound
The dispute was settled at the eleventh hour, and the negotiators finally hung up their coats and went home.
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Long O sound
He has been working his fingers to the bone to support his family since the factory closed last year.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
No downloads and no sign-up. Your browser listens and scores every word in seconds.
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Listen to the model
Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.
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Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
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Get your score
See a score out of 100 with every word in green, amber or red, then practise the red words.
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FAQ
Long O Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency): FAQ
Which spellings make the long O sound?
Common spellings are o with a final e as in home, oa as in road, ow as in know and o alone as in go. Though and sew use rarer spellings for the same sound.
Is the long O sound test C2 right for my level?
It is the hardest version, for proficient and near-native speakers. If you find it too difficult, practise the C1 version first.
Is the long O different in British and American English?
Yes. British English starts the vowel more centrally, almost like the E in the, while American English starts with rounder lips. Choose your accent before starting and the model voice will show you the difference.
Is the long O sound test C2 free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no download. You only need a microphone and a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How is my pronunciation scored?
The browser listens to each sentence and compares what it heard with the text, word by word. Clear words turn green, almost-right words amber and unclear words red, and you get a score out of 100.
Can I choose British or American English?
Yes. Choose British or American English before you start. The model voice, the spelling and the speech recognition all follow the accent you pick.