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Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test

Take the free Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test: read ten challenging sentences about tongue twisters with long and short vowels aloud and see every unclear word in red.

Level C210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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 the Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about tongue twisters with long and short vowels? The Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels pronunciation test you will say key words such as sheep, ship, slept, soundly, while, cheap, chips, shipped, across, sea, fill, feel. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels Pronunciation Test

  • Long E sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • Short I sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short OO sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Short U sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.

How to Do Well in the Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels Pronunciation Test

  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
  • Aim for fluent, connected speech: link every word smoothly and keep a natural, native-like rhythm.

When you finish, try another C2 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.

Sounds in this test

What the Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test Checks

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Long E sound

The sheep on the ship slept soundly while the cheap chips were shipped across the sea.

02

Short I sound

Fill the feel of the field with the peel of the pill and the meal of the mill.

03

Short OO sound

The full fool pulled the pool cue, while the good mood of the rude crew improved.

04

Long E sound

A bit of beat, a sit in the seat, and a hit on the heat made the little feat complete.

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Short OO sound

Look at the Luke who took a fluke and shook the cook who forgot his book.

06

Short A sound

The bad bed of the bud was bid for by the bold bald bard who bowed.

07

Short U sound

The cut cat caught a cot in the cart while the hut hat hit the heart of the hot hart.

08

Long E sound

When the ship's sheep slip on the sleep of the slope, the shepherd shapes a sharper rope.

09

Long OO sound

The pull of the pool was full of cool water that the fool would not swim in.

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Short A sound

The man with the men in the main mine minded the money while the moon shone mildly.

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FAQ

Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test?
The Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test. You read challenging sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Tongue Twisters With Long and Short Vowels English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another C2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.