wood, would

wood - /wʊd/ 

would - /wʊd/ 

• If you had wood, would you build a birdhouse?
• She asked if he would carve the wood into a sculpture.
• The fireplace needs dry wood; would you bring some from the shed?
• I wonder if this old wood would burn well in the campfire.
• Would you believe that this table is made entirely of recycled wood?
• The carpenter promised he would use the best wood for the furniture.
• If it were my choice, I would avoid cutting down that wood.
• He said he would build a fence if the wood wasn’t so expensive.
• Would you know where to find cedar wood for the deck project?
• The wood seemed fragile, but he would trust the craftsman’s skill.

• wood - /wʊd/ - дерево, древесина, лес, дрова, деревянный, лесной, сажать лес.
• would - /wʊd/ -  в русском языке чаще всего переводится частицей "бы".

warm, worm

warm - /wɔrm/

worm - /wɜrm/

• I found a worm in the garden while enjoying the warm sunlight.
• The early bird catches the worm on a warm summer morning.
• She felt a warm sensation on her hand as the little worm crawled over it.
• On the warm forest floor, a worm wriggled its way through the moist soil.
• The warm compost pile was the perfect home for a worm to thrive.
• He watched the worm burrow into the ground while sipping his warm coffee.
• During the warm spring rain, the worm emerged from the ground.
• The biology teacher explained how a worm prefers a damp environment, not necessarily warm temperatures.
• As the warm breeze blew, the worm was busy feeding on the fallen leaves.
• They debated whether the warm weather affected the activity of the worm in the garden.

• warm - /wɔrm/ - тёплый.
• worm - /wɜrm/ - червь. 

burrow - /ˈbʌrəʊ/ - норка, червоточина

Звук /ɔ/. General American

tea, tie

tea - /tiː/

tie - /taɪ/

• He spilled his tea while trying to fix his crooked tie.
• Before the meeting, she sipped her tea and adjusted her tie in the mirror.
• The tea party ended early when his tie got caught in the door.
• He ordered green tea at the café while deciding which tie to wear for the wedding.
• The wind was so strong that it blew his tie into his cup of tea.
• She bought a patterned tie for her dad and a box of herbal tea for herself.
• During the picnic, they had iced tea, and he used his tie as a napkin.
• He loosened his tie and poured himself a cup of tea after a long day at work.
• The waiter complimented his stylish tie while serving the freshly brewed tea.
• She wrapped the gift box with a bow tie and included a selection of exotic teas inside.

• tea - /tiː/ - чай.
• tie - /taɪ/ - галстук; привязывать; завязывать; перевязывать; привязать; завязать; повязать; обвязать; перевязать; связываться; повязывать; прикрутить.

English pronunciation: альвеолярные согласные [n] [t] [d] [s] [z] [l] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

Звук / i /. General American

Звук / aɪ /

riposte, repost

riposte - /rɪˈpoʊst/

repost - /riːˈpoʊst/

• Her sharp riposte to the criticism went viral, prompting her followers to repost it widely.
• When the politician faced tough questions, his riposte was so clever that journalists began to repost the exchange online.
• The comedian’s riposte to the heckler was so quick and witty that fans couldn’t resist a repost on their social media feeds.
• After crafting a perfect riposte to a rude comment, she decided to repost the thread for others to see.
• The writer’s clever riposte in the interview gained traction when a fan decided to repost the video clip.
• His riposte to the troll was so on-point that it instantly became a popular repost on discussion forums.
• The influencer’s sarcastic riposte to a follower’s comment was followed by a humorous repost of the conversation on her story.
• The journalist’s riposte to the accusation was quoted in numerous articles, with many choosing to repost the highlight.
• During the debate, her riposte silenced her opponent, and supporters were quick to repost the moment.
• The riposte in the meme was so relatable that it garnered millions of likes and reposts across platforms.

• riposte - /rɪˈpoʊst/ - ответный удар, находчивый ответ, парировать удар, парировать укол.
• repost - /riːˈpoʊst/ - переотправка, повторная посылка, повторная отправка.

heckler -  /ˈhek(ə)lər/ - критикан

pour, poor

pour - /pɔr/

poor - /pɔr/

• The bartender began to pour the wine for the poor man who couldn’t afford a full meal.
• She decided to pour her heart out to help the poor children in the shelter.
• As the rain continued to pour outside, the poor stray dog found shelter under the porch.
• The wealthy host asked the waiter to pour a drink for his poor guest.
• It’s sad to see the poor villagers struggle while they watch the rich pour money into useless luxuries.
• He wanted to pour some water on the dry plants, but the poor watering can had a hole in it.
• The teacher told the students to pour their energy into helping the poor in their community.
• When she saw the poor state of the kitchen, she decided to pour all her effort into renovating it.
• The kind man stopped to pour a cup of soup for the poor woman on the street corner.
• The poor child cried as the rain began to pour heavily on their way home.

• pour - /pɔr/ или /pɔːr/- полить, лить, литься, наливать, вливаться, ливень.
• poor: /pɔr/ или /pɔːr/ - бедный.

port, pot

port - /pɔrt/

pot - /pɑt/

• The sailors unloaded crates of tea at the port and brewed some in a large pot.
• At the seaside café near the port, she ordered a pot of clam chowder.
• The chef used spices imported from the port to season the stew in the pot.
• He carried a small pot of flowers as a gift while waiting at the ferry port.
• The old teapot displayed at the museum had once traveled through the city's main port.
• They brewed coffee in a camping pot while watching ships arrive at the port.
• During the storm, the ship had to dock at a nearby port while passengers huddled over a pot of hot soup.
• The merchant sold pottery and crafts from his stall near the bustling port.
• She accidentally dropped her pot of chili when the ship rocked while docking at the port.
• The teapot, shaped like a ship, reminded her of the harbor near the port.

• port - /pɔt/ - порт, отверстие, гавань, портовый, левая сторона корабля. 
• pot - /pɑt/ - горшок, банка, кастрюля, котел, чайник, сажать ребенка на горшок.

Звук /ɑ/. General American
Звук /ɔ/. General American

crate - /kreɪt/ - ящик

clam - /klam/ - моллюск  

chowder - /ˈtʃaʊdə/ - похлебка 

stew - /stjuː/ - тушиться, тушенное

pet, pat

pet - /pɛt/

pat - /pæt/

• She gave her pet dog a gentle pat on the head.
• Don’t forget to pat your pet cat when you feed it.
• The vet advised us to pat our pet calmly to reduce its anxiety.
• After a long day, he sat down to pet the dog and pat its fluffy tail.
• If you want to calm the pet rabbit, give it a soft pat on the back.
• He rescued the stray kitten and decided to keep it as his pet after giving it a reassuring pat.
• The child was learning to gently pat his new pet turtle without scaring it.
• At the petting zoo, she wanted to pat every pet, from the goats to the sheep.
• The bird flapped its wings excitedly when she tried to pat her unusual pet.
• Her favorite routine was to pat her loyal pet horse before riding it into the fields.

• pet - /pɛt/ - домашнее животное , ласкать, гладить (животное) , ласкать, обнимать.
• pat - /pæt/ - похлопывание, потрепать, поглаживать.

Звук /p/. General American

Звук /ɛ/. General American

Звук /æ/. General American

/ɛ/ vs /æ/

peak, pick, peek

peak - /piːk/

peek - /piːk/

pick - /pɪk/

• At the peak of the mountain, she stopped to pick a flower and take a quick peek at the breathtaking view.
• You can reach the peak if you pick the right trail and sneak a peek at the map along the way.
• The hiker enjoyed the view at the peak, where he could pick berries and peek at the valley below.
• During the peak of the concert, the photographer tried to pick the best moment to take a peek backstage.
• She climbed to the peak, hoping to pick out landmarks and sneak a peek at the neighboring town.
• The teacher reached the peak of frustration when her students tried to pick answers by taking a peek at each other’s papers.
• At sunrise, the climbers reached the peak, each stopping to pick a spot to peek at the rising sun.
• The salesperson said that if you pick this binocular, you can take a better peek at the peak of the mountain.
• The bird rested on the peak of the roof, watching the child pick up seeds and sneak a peek at the garden.
• At the peak of the holiday season, shoppers often pick gifts while trying to sneak a peek at sale prices.

• peak - /piːk/ - высшая точка, вершина , пик, вершина, гора , достигать высшей точки..
• peek - /piːk/ - взгляд украдкой, быстрый взгляд, заглянуть.
• pick - /pɪk/ - выбирать, подбирать, собирать (цветы, фрукты и т. д.), сковыривать, кирка.

Звук /p/. General American

Звук /ɪ/. General American

Звук / i /. General American

/ i/ vs / ɪ /

laud, loud, load

laud - /lɔːd/

loud - /laʊd/

load - /loʊd/

• The audience began to loudly laud the singer for her performance as she helped the crew load the equipment.
• The teacher gave laud to the student who spoke loud enough to be heard while helping carry the heavy load of books.
• Despite the loud noise from the construction, the workers were lauded for managing to load the materials efficiently.
• She sang so loud that the neighbors came to laud her talent, though they had to help her load the truck for her next gig.
• The team earned loud cheers and laud from the crowd as they worked together to load the trophies onto the bus.
• The speaker was lauded for his powerful words, even though his loud voice made it hard to load the audio recording properly.
• After a loud round of applause, the actor was lauded for his role and helped load props backstage.
• The coach gave laud to his players for their loud enthusiasm and willingness to load the team van with gear.
• The priest’s sermon received laud from the congregation, even as loud singing filled the church while they prepared to load donations.
• The loud announcement was followed by laud for the volunteers, who stayed late to load the relief supplies into the truck.

• laud - /lɔːd/ - хвала, часы перед обедней, хвалить, прославлять, превозносить.
• loud - /laʊd/ - громкий, шумный, звучный, резкий, громко.
• load - /loʊd/ - нагрузка, груз, заряд, бремя, тяжесть, грузить, грузиться, нагружать, заряжать.

crush, crash

crush - /krʌʃ/

crash  - /kræʃ/

    

• The soda can got a crush after the car crash in the parking lot.
• He had a crush on her but feared his dreams would crash if he confessed.
• The rollercoaster gave her a thrill, but the sudden crash at the end felt like a heart crush.
• During the concert, the crowd’s crush near the stage caused a minor crash with the equipment.
• Don’t crush the box, or the fragile items might crash to the floor.
• The stock market crash left many investors feeling the emotional crush of financial loss.
• After the crash, the firefighters had to crush parts of the car to rescue the driver.
• She felt the crush of guilt after hearing about the crash she accidentally caused.
• The glass might crash to the ground if you crush the box it’s packed in.
• He tried to crush his nerves before the flight, but the thought of a crash kept him tense.

• crush - /krʌʃ/  - 1) раздавить, сломить, сокрушить, 2) увлечение, влюбленность (schoolgirl crush – девичья школьная влюбленность).

• crash - /kræʃ/ - крушение.

Звук /æ/. General American
Звук /ʌ/. General American
Английские гласные: /æ/ - любимый гласный гопников [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]
Английские гласные звуки: /ʌ/ - секреты произношения [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]
/æ/ and /ʌ/ | Learn English Pronunciation | Minimal Pairs [Youtube - Shaw English Online]

/ʌ/ vs /æ/

where, were

where - /wɛr/

were - /wər/

• Where were you when the concert started?
• I’m trying to remember where we were last night.
• Where were the keys left after you used them?
• Do you know where they were planning to meet us?
• Where were those books placed on the shelf?
• She couldn’t recall where they were supposed to go.
• Where were you planning to park the car?
• The detectives asked where the suspects were at the time of the incident.
• Where were the children supposed to wait after school?
• We were wondering where everyone was gathering for the event.

    • where - /wɛr/ - где, куда, откуда.

where рифмуется со словами: air, hair.

    • were - /wər/ - были . Прошедшее время от are.

В разговорном английском слово where произносится более отчетливо, тогда как were обычно произносится более мягко и нейтрально.

Звук / w / в начале слова
Звук /ɛ/. General American
Звук /ə/. General American

/ɛ/ vs /ə/

week, weak

week - /wiːk/

weak - /wiːk/

• She was feeling weak by the end of the week, after working so hard.
• He was too weak to carry his bag after a long week of traveling.
• The weak signal faded as the week went on, making it hard to communicate.
• By the end of the week, his weak excuses were no longer convincing.
• She tried to lift the heavy box, but her weak arms couldn't handle it after a tiring week.
• During the week, he felt weak from lack of sleep, but he recovered by the weekend.
• The weak performance of the team last week led to some important changes.
• After a week of illness, he was finally starting to feel less weak.
• The weak link in the team was evident throughout the week of training.
• He promised to get stronger, but he was still weak after his week-long illness.

• week - /wiːk/ – неделя.
• weak - /wiːk/ – слабый.

Звук / w / в начале слова

Звук / i /. General American

Звук / k /

weather, whether

weather - /ˈwɛðər/

whether - /ˈwɛðər/

• The weather forecast will determine whether we go hiking or stay indoors.
• She couldn't decide whether to bring an umbrella, given the unpredictable weather.
• Whether it's sunny or rainy, she always enjoys the beauty of the weather.
• The team debated whether to reschedule the game because of the stormy weather.
• He wondered whether he should wear a coat, as the weather kept changing.
• Whether it's warm or cold, the weather in spring can be hard to predict.
• They weren't sure whether the weather would allow for a beach day or not.
• She checked the app to see whether the weather would improve later.
• The picnic depended on whether the weather would clear up by noon.
• The pilot announced he wasn’t certain whether the weather would delay the flight.

• weather - /ˈwɛðər/ - погода.
• whether - /ˈwɛðər/ - или, ли , употребляется в косвенных вопросах ли.

Звук / w / в начале слова

three, tree

 three - /θriː/

 tree - /triː/

• There are three apples hanging from that tree in the backyard.
• She planted one tree for each of her three children.
• He saw three birds perched on a single tree branch.
• The park had three benches, each shaded by a tall tree.
• After hiking for three hours, they finally reached a giant redwood tree.
• The children counted to three before climbing the big tree together.
• They spotted three squirrels running around the base of the old oak tree.
• Each family member carved their initials into the tree, creating three sets of letters.
• The yard had three different types of tree—oak, maple, and pine.
• They took three steps forward, stopping just under a large pine tree.

• three - /θriː/ - три.
• tree - /triː/ - дерево.

Звук / θ /

perch - /pəːtʃ/ - 1 ) насест, перч, жердь, 2) взгромоздиться, садиться, усесться, 3) окунь

thaw, so, saw

thaw - /θɔː/

so - /soʊ/

saw - /sɔː/ 

• I saw the snow beginning to thaw, so I decided to go for a walk.
• The ice will thaw soon, so we can finally cross the river like I saw in the movie.
• I saw a huge block of ice, and I wondered how long it would take to thaw, so I decided to wait.
• She saw the snow melting and thought it would thaw quickly, so she grabbed her jacket.
• The snow began to thaw, so I saw people walking outside in lighter clothes.
• I saw the frozen pond and wondered how long it would take to thaw, so I kept an eye on it.
• We saw the temperature rise, so we knew the ice would thaw by the end of the day.
• I saw a snowman by the lake, and soon after, the sun began to thaw the snow, so it started to melt.
• As soon as I saw the ice on the lake, I knew it would thaw soon, so I stayed away from the water.
• I saw the sun come out, and it made the snow thaw quickly, so we went for a hike.

• thaw - /θɔː/ - таять.
• so - /soʊ/ - так.
• saw - /sɔː/- видеть.

thaw - таять

melt - плавиться

sweet, sweat

sweet  - /swiːt/

sweat - /swɛt/

• After a long workout, she rewarded herself with a sweet treat to make up for all the sweat.
• He could taste the sweet victory after hours of hard work and sweat.
• The bakery smelled sweet, but after a day of baking, the chef was covered in sweat.
• She felt the sweat on her brow but smiled, knowing the sweet reward of success was near.
• The hot day left him drenched in sweat, so he grabbed a cold, sweet lemonade.
• Baking all day is hard work, but the sweet scent of cookies made the sweat worth it.
• As she ran the last mile, she imagined the sweet relief waiting after all the sweat and effort.
• He wiped the sweat from his face and took a bite of the sweet fruit he’d been craving.
• The gym was filled with the smell of sweat, but her protein shake had a sweet taste.
• After cleaning up in the hot sun, a sweet, cold drink was the perfect way to beat the sweat.

• sweet - /swiːt/ - сладкий.
• sweat - /swɛt/ - пот, потеть.

Звук / s /

Звук / w / после / t / , / k / , / s /

make up - компенсировать; составить

steel, steal, still

steel - /stiːl/

steal - /stiːl/

still - /stɪl/

• The thief tried to steal the steel bar, but it was still too heavy.
• Steel companies still guard against people who might try to steal their designs.
• Even though it’s made of steel, he tried to steal it while the night was still.
• She left the steel door unlocked, worried someone might steal the contents while it was still open.
• It’s still amazing to think someone would steal steel from a factory!
• They found a way to steal a small piece of steel, but still couldn’t finish the project.
• The steel was still cold to the touch, making it harder to steal unnoticed.
• Still, it surprised everyone that someone managed to steal the huge steel beam.
• Even though it was made of steel, they tried to steal it while the room was still and quiet.
• Both the steel pipes and the copper wires are still at risk if anyone tries to steal them.

•  steel - /stiːl/ - сталь.
• steal - /stiːl/ - красть, украсть.
• still - /stɪl/ - еще, все еще, все-таки, неподвижный, тишина, кадр, успокаиваться.

Звук / s /
English pronunciation: альвеолярные согласные [n] [t] [d] [s] [z] [l] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]
Звук /ɪ/. General American
Звук / i /. General American
/ i:/ vs / ɪ /

beam - /biːm/ - балка; луч

son, sum

son - /sʌn/

sum - /sʌm/

• The son of the millionaire inherited a large sum of money.
• I asked my son to calculate the sum of the numbers.
• He told his son that the sum of the parts should equal the whole.
• The sum of the equation was too high for my son to solve.
• My son bought a gift with the sum of money he saved over the summer.
• The sum of their efforts was greater than expected, just like a son surpassing his father's achievements.
• She was proud of her son, who had just won the sum of the competition's prize.
• I saw my son playing with the sum of his new toys.
• The teacher asked the students to find the sum, but my son was distracted.
• In the math class, the sum of the numbers was easy for my son to solve.

• son: /sʌn/ - сын

• sum: /sʌm/ - сумма

Звук / s /

Звук /ʌ/. General American

Звук / m /

shirt, short, sheet

shirt - /ʃɜrt/

short - /ʃɔrt/

sheet - /ʃiːt/

• He wore a short-sleeve shirt and lay down on the white sheet.
• Please don’t use the bed sheet to clean your shirt, even if it’s a little short on fabric.
• I spilled coffee on my shirt, and now it’s stained on the sleeve, but luckily, the sheet was just out of reach.
• She packed a short-sleeved shirt and a fresh bed sheet for the trip.
• After cutting his shirt short, he used a sheet of fabric to make it longer.
• They gave him a short checklist on a sheet of paper while he fixed his wrinkled shirt.
• A short gust of wind blew the shirt and sheet off the clothesline.
• He realized he needed a short break to iron his shirt and fold the clean sheet.
• A short time after washing his shirt, he spread out the sheet to dry.
• She lost a button on her shirt, grabbed a short sewing needle, and used a sheet of instructions to fix it.

• shirt - /ʃɜrt/ - рубашка, рубаха, сорочка, блузка, блуза, надевать рубашку.
• short - /ʃɔrt/ - короткий , короткий, недолгий, короткий, невысокий , испытывающий нехватку чего-либо.
• sheet - /ʃiːt/ - лист, слой, простыня.

Звук / ʃ /

Звук / i /. General American

English pronunciation: альвеолярные согласные [n] [t] [d] [s] [z] [l] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

sad, said

sad - /sæd/

said - /sɛd/

• She looked sad when she said goodbye to her friends.
• I can't believe you said that! It's really sad.
• He was sad when he said he wouldn't be able to attend the party.
• After she said the news, everyone felt sad and quiet.
• He said he was sad about missing the concert.
• I was sad when my friend said she was moving away.
• She said it was a sad day when they canceled the event.
• He said he didn't want to go, but I could tell he was sad about it.
• The movie made me feel sad, especially when they said goodbye.
• She said it was a sad situation, but we had to accept it.

• sad - /sæd/ - грустный

• said - /sɛd/ - сказал; сказанное

Звук / s /

Звук /æ/. General American

Звук /ɛ/. General American

/ɛ/ vs /æ/

English pronunciation: альвеолярные согласные [n] [t] [d] [s] [z] [l] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

red, read (past tense of read)

red - /rɛd/

read (прошедшее время от read) - /rɛd/

• I saw a red car as I read the newspaper this morning.
• The red apple was the first one I read about in the book.
• She wore a red dress when she read the letter from her friend.
• I read that the red roses are in bloom this season.
• The red light was on when I read the message on my phone.
• He read the red warning signs before entering the building.
• I read an interesting article about the red sky last night.
• When I looked at the red painting, I remembered what I read about it in the gallery guide.
• I had already read the news about the red alert in the city.
• She read the red book while sitting under the red umbrella on the beach.

• red - /rɛd/ - красный
• read (прошедшее время) - /rɛd/  - читал, прочитал.  Произносится так же, как и слово red.

Звук /ɛ/. General American

rag, rug

rag - /ræɡ/

rug - /rʌɡ/

• She used a rag to clean the spill on the rug.
• I found an old rag under the rug in the living room.
• The rag was dirty, but it still worked better than the rug for cleaning.
• He tripped over the rug while wiping his hands with the rag.
• The cat scratched the rug while I was using a rag to dust the table.
• She spilled her drink on the rag and then spread it over the rug to dry.
• The rag was too small to cover the whole rug, so I had to use something bigger.
• After I mopped the floor with a rag, I rolled up the rug to avoid getting it wet.
• He was surprised to find a rag tangled under the rug by the door.
• The rug was so old that it looked like a worn-out rag.

• rag - /ræɡ/ - тряпка.
• rug: /rʌɡ/ - коврик.

Звук / r /
Звук /æ/. General American
Звук /ʌ/. General American

rag - тряпка

rug - коврик

off, of

off - /ɔf/

of - /ʌv/

• She took the book off the shelf and handed it to me.
• The lid is off the jar, and I can't find it anywhere.
• He is a man of great courage, but he took the day off to rest.
• I need to take the sticker off the bottle before recycling it.
• The coat is made of wool, so the thief made off with it after the show.
• They went off to the market after finishing the meeting of the board.
• I couldn’t believe how the cake turned out; it was a perfect off-white color.
• Please take your shoes off before entering the house of my parents.
• She asked if the money was off the table or if we still had time to talk of it.
• What is an example of "off the table"?
• He turned off the lights when he left, but he forgot the cup of tea on the counter.

• off - /ɔf/ или /ɑf/ - предлог или наречие, используемое для обозначения разделения или удаления, и оно имеет более сильное, отчетливое гласное звучание.
• of - /ʌv/ - используется для обозначения принадлежности или происхождения, и в большинстве случаев он произносится с более мягким, нейтральным гласным звуком.

Звук /ɑ/. General American
Звук / f /
Звук / v /
Звуки / v / и / f /

make off - сбегать, улизнуть, скрыться

know, gnaw

know - /noʊ/

gnaw - /nɔ/

• I know you want to gnaw on that bone, but it's not yours.
• She knows it’s time to gnaw the food, but she’s still trying to decide.
• They know the dog will gnaw on anything left out overnight.
• He didn’t know what to do when the dog started to gnaw on his shoes.
• I know how much you want to gnaw on that stick, but it's getting late.
• The dog can gnaw for hours, but you know it never seems to get enough.
• I didn’t know the squirrel would gnaw through the wire, but it did.
• You know gnawing on your nails is a bad habit, right?
• They know the wood will eventually gnaw away after years of wear.
• I know you’re hungry, but gnawing on that rock won’t help.

• know: /noʊ/ - знать (глагол), быть осведомленным о чем-либо

"k" не произносится,  "o" произносится с долгим звуком /oʊ/, как в словах go и show.

• gnaw: /nɔ/ (in American English, /nɑ/) - грызть

"g" не произносится, "aw" произносится с американским звуком /ɔ/ , как в словах law и saw.

gnaw - грызть

here, hear

here - /hɪər/

hear - /hɪər/

• Can you come over here so I can hear you better?
• I didn’t hear what you said; could you repeat it here?
• Here, by the beach, you can hear the sound of the waves clearly.
• I love it here because I can hear the birds singing in the morning.
• Stand right here, and you’ll hear the music from the concert.
• Here’s the place where we could hear the waterfall most loudly.
• If you listen closely here, you can hear the crickets chirping at night.
• Come here by the fireplace, and you’ll hear the crackling of the wood.
• I always hear great stories here at this café.
• Here’s the recording; you can hear everything clearly this time.

• here - /hɪər/ - здесь, сюда.
• hear - /hɪər/ - слушать.

eyes, ice

eyes - /aɪz/

ice - /aɪs/

• Her eyes sparkled like ice in the sunlight.
• I can't believe your eyes are blue, while mine are like ice.
• She had tears in her eyes, and the ice was cold under her feet.
• He looked at me with cold eyes as if he had seen ice for the first time.
• The ice on the lake glistened as I stared into her eyes.
• After running in the snow, my eyes were teary, and my hands were frozen with ice.
• She rubbed her eyes, wishing the ice storm would end soon.
• My eyes are so sensitive to the bright light, like the glare off the ice.
• The ice cubes in my drink clinked while I stared into his eyes.
• His eyes widened in shock as he saw the ice begin to melt.

• eуes - /aɪz/ - глаза.
• ice - /aɪs/ – лёд.

Звук / s /
Звуки / s / и / z /
Звук / aɪ /
Звуки / a: /, / ʌ /, / aɪ /

dew, due (to)

dew - /djuː/

due (to) - /djuː/

• The dew on the grass was still fresh, despite the fact that the payment was due to the bank today.
• I had to wipe the dew off the car windshield because the rent was due to be paid by noon.
• The due date for the project was approaching, but the dew in the garden still sparkled in the morning light.
• The dew on the flowers made the morning look beautiful, while the delay was due to traffic.
• The team was late to the meeting because the report was due to be submitted by 9 AM, and the dew was still on the windows when they left.
• It was a chilly morning, with dew covering the grass, and the assignment was due to be turned in that afternoon.
• The dew on the leaves glistened in the early morning sun, but the event was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I love the smell of the dew on the grass, but the delay was due to the heavy rain last night.
• The plants looked vibrant with the dew on their petals, but the bill was due to be paid before the weekend.
• The dew evaporated quickly as the sun rose, but the meeting was due to start in five minutes.

• dew - /djuː/ - роса, окроплять росой.
• due - /djuː/ - относится к чему-либо, что предполагается, запланировано или требуется в определенное время.
• due to - эта фраза часто используется для объяснения причины или основания.

data, date

data - /ˈdeɪtə/

date - /deɪt/

• The data from yesterday's experiment will be reviewed on the date of the meeting.
• I need to update the data by the date on the report.
• Can you confirm the date for the meeting and the data we need to present?
• The data shows that the project was delayed past the expected date.
• I found the data analysis, but I forgot to note the date of the study.
• The date for submitting the data has been moved to next week.
• The scientist collected the data on the same date as the last test.
• We will need to compare the data from each date to see the trend.
• The date of birth on your form doesn't match the data we have on file.
• She entered the data from the last meeting, but the date was incorrectly recorded.

• data: - /ˈdeɪtə/ – данные.
• date - /deɪt/ - дата (календаря).

cushion, cashier, caution

cushion - /ˈkʊʃən/ 

cashier - /kæˈʃɪr/

caution - /ˈkɔːʃən/ 

• The cashier warned me with caution as I dropped the cushion in front of the register.
• I gave the cashier a tip, but he seemed to have caution about sitting on the cushion.
• After the cashier’s caution, I carefully placed the cushion on the chair.
• Please be cautious when lifting the cushion, as the cashier might need it for the display.
• The cushion is soft, but the cashier gave me caution about its durability.
• With caution, the cashier placed the cushion on the floor, trying not to damage the fabric.
• I asked the cashier if the cushion was on sale, but she answered with caution, saying it's a limited offer.
• She sat down on the cushion, only to hear the cashier shout a caution about the store policy.
• The cashier handed me a cushion with caution, explaining that it was delicate.
• After the cashier offered caution, I finally decided to buy the cushion for my couch.

• cushion - /ˈkʊʃən/ - подушка.
• cashier - /kæˈʃɪr/ - касса, кассир.
• caution: /ˈkɔːʃən/ - осторожность.

code, cod, caught

code - /koʊd/

cod - /kɑd/

caught - /kɔt/

• The fisherman caught a cod while I was trying to crack the code for the puzzle.
• She caught the cod with ease, but couldn't figure out the code to open the lock.
• I caught the cod in the net, but the code to the safe was still a mystery.
• The hacker tried to break the code, but was distracted when he caught a cod on his fishing trip.
• He was caught off guard when the code failed, and the cod slipped out of his hands.
• When we caught the cod, we also discovered the hidden code on its tag.
• I caught the cod, but the code I needed for the encryption was still missing.
• The detective caught the thief, but the code to the vault remained a challenge.
• I caught a cod for dinner, and later solved the code that had been bothering me all week.
• As I was reading the code, I caught a glimpse of a cod swimming by in the water.

• сode - /koʊd/ - кодировать, код.
• сod - /kɑd/ - треска.
• сaught - /kɔt/ - поймал.

Звук /ɑ/. General American
Звук /ɔ/. General American

Cod - треска

collar, color

collar - /ˈkɑːlər/

color - /ˈkʌlər/

• I bought a red collar for my dog, but I’m not sure about the color of the leash yet.
• She wore a blue dress with a matching collar, but the color of her shoes didn’t match.
• The collar on my shirt was too tight, and I didn’t like the color of the fabric either.
• I’m thinking about changing the color of my car, but I also need a new collar for my pet.
• The collar on his jacket was made of leather, but he preferred a different color.
• He adjusted his collar before heading out, but couldn’t decide on the color of his tie.
• The color of the flowers in the garden matched the collar on her dress perfectly.
• I have a black collar for my shirt, but the color of the pants is still undecided.
• Her cat’s collar was bright red, but the color of the bed was a soft blue.
• I was looking for a collar to match my outfit, but I couldn’t find the right color.

• сollar - /ˈkɑlər/ - воротник.
• сolor - /ˈkʌlər/ - цвет.

Звук /ɑ/. General American

can, cane

can - /kæn/

cane - /keɪn/

• I can bring my cane if we plan to walk a lot.
• She uses a cane now, but she can still walk quite fast.
• Can you hand me that cane over there by the chair?
• He said he can manage without the cane, but it helps him feel stable.
• You can borrow my cane if you need extra support.
• If I can, I’ll bring my cane in case the trail is rough.
• She’s confident she can walk without the cane after her recovery.
• Can you believe he decorated his cane with bright colors?
• I can’t find my cane; it must be somewhere around here.
• He can take short walks without the cane, but only for a little while.

• can - /kæn/ - может, жестяная банка, баллончик, мочь, иметь возможность.
• сane - /keɪn/ - трость, палка, тростник, камыш.

canal, kennel

canal - /kəˈnæl/

kennel - /ˈkɛnəl/

• The dog’s kennel is near the canal, where we like to walk.
• We took a boat ride through the canal and passed by a small kennel on the shore.
• He built a new kennel for his dog, right next to the canal.
• The canal is a peaceful spot for a walk, but the kennel is a noisy place for the dogs.
• I visited the animal shelter by the canal, where the dogs stayed in their kennel.
• There’s a canal running through the town, and we passed a kennel on our way there.
• The canal is a popular tourist attraction, but the kennel nearby is for local pets.
• They cleaned the kennel and then took the dogs for a walk along the canal.
• The family lives near a canal, and they have a kennel for their three dogs.
• We heard the barking from the kennel as we walked along the canal’s edge.

• сanal - /kəˈnæl/ - канал.
• kennel - /ˈkɛnəl/ - конура, псарня, питомник собак, собачья конура, держать в конуре, загонять в конуру.

bus, both, bath

bus - /bʌs/

both - /boʊθ/

bath - /bæθ/

• Both the bus and the bath need a good cleaning today.
• After a long bus ride, both kids were ready for a warm bath.
• She missed the bus because both of them were taking a bath.
• Both the bus schedule and the bath supplies are posted on the board.
• After taking the bus, both of them needed a quick bath.
• They decided to take the bus because both of them didn’t have time for a bath.
• Both the bus driver and the passengers talked about the new bath products in the store.
• After the bus dropped them off, both went straight to the bath to wash up.
• She waited for the bus, thinking about how both a nap and a bath sounded perfect.
• Both the bus station and the bathhouse are closed for cleaning today.

• bus - /bʌs/ - автобус

• both - /boʊθ/ - оба, обе

Рифмуется со словом growth.

• bath - /bæθ/ - ванна; купаться