Speaking Prompts
Read the prompt, listen to the audio, then record your voice. Focus on PIE — pronunciation, intonation, and expression — to clearly show the meaning of similar-sounding or same-looking words.
Dove vs Dove
The dove flew just as he dove into the pool. She watched the dove disappear while he dove deeper underwater. That dove seemed impressed by the way he dove.
PIE SPEAK: Dove - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.
Pronunciation
Bird = DUHV (noun)
Past of dive = DOHV (verb)
Intonation Practice
A white DUHV flew by.
He DOHV into the water.
The DUHV landed gently.
She DOHV to save her hat.
Expression Tip
DUHV = noun (bird). DOHV = past tense verb.