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 79. In the phonetic key will be found the sounds to be given to “,” and “.” The East Munster a-ou is pronounced rapidly. Sometimes the sound of oo is given in Munster to “o”; as, over (in Conn. ăn-ŭN, in Munst. ăn-ooN′), as,, going over.

80. We can now introduce many familiar words involving these prolonged vowel sounds. In the table on preceding page, § 78, we have given the pronunciation of some, viz:—

81. sweet to taste;, sweet to hear.

82.

§ 83. Leave bread and butter on the stool. Do not praise a slow horse. There is a large, green tree at the well. Conn is blind; Art is not blind. The boat is long and heavy. The tree is not green yet; the tree is dry. There is no bread on the floor. The heavy boat is on the land. Do not break the heavy lock; leave the door closed. Leave the heavy bag on the floor.