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the vowel [ u]. Thus the nucleus of [ uə ] may be defined as back-
advanced, high-broad, slightly rounded. In pronouncing the glide
the tongue moves down to the position of the vowel
[ə ], which is actually pronounced.

[υə]
Task 120 . Practise saying the words and the sentences correctly:
Poor, sure, cure, tour, fury, surely, usual, cruel, abjure, allure,
assurance, assure, brochure, cure, demure, detour; manure, mature,
moor, mural poor, pure, rural, securely, soup de jour, sure, tour,
you're your.
1. It’s a usual cure for a cold.
2. We are striving for ending peace and security.
3. Curiosity killed the cat.

Task 121 . Memorize the following nursery rhime, pay special
attention to the pronounciation of [υə]:
Muriel Dew was very curious,
Secrets told were not secure,
Friends at school were really furious
And vowed that Muriel they would cure.

Task 122 . Practise the following dialogue. Learn it by heart.
A dialogue
A: This area is dangerous for a walking tour.
B: Are you sure?
A: Yes, look at the map. There are moors here and there.
B: I see.
The place is really not secure.

Task 123 . Practise reading the following words and phrases, paying
special attention to the pronunciation of – υə - in combination with
other consonants and vowels:

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