The difference between the “o” and “oo” sounds lies mainly in vowel length, mouth shape, and tongue position. Here’s a simple breakdown: ⸻ 1. “o” Sound • Think of the short “o” sound in words like: • hot, pot, not • It’s a short vowel sound. • The mouth is open wide, and the tongue is low and back. IPA symbol: /ɒ/ (British) or /ɑ/ (American) ⸻ 2. “oo” Sound There are two types of “oo” sounds in English: a) Long “oo”: • As in food, moon, soon • It’s a long, rounded vowel sound. • The lips are rou