u
vowel · short · as in up
Everything relaxed, the mouth a little open. Like a small surprised uh.
Play it once, watch it together, and then go to the mirror, both of you.
See all the vowelsJaw
Half open
Tongue
Middle, relaxed
Lips
Relaxed
Air
Short
Before you start
Mouth a little open. Nothing tight.
A tiny push from the belly, like a surprised uh!
A short u: u, u, u. Up.
One
This is the model they'll copy in the mirror.
The camera shows their mouth next to the video. Nothing is recorded or saved: it only shows, like a mirror.
If something doesn't work, write to hola@rootafamily.com.
This page goes with the vowels chapter of the book. It isn't a diagnosis and doesn't replace an assessment by a speech-language professional.