au and aw

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au

Back

A vowel combination that often makes the sound /ɔː/ as in 'sauce'.

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aw

Back

A vowel combination that often makes the sound /ɔː/ as in 'saw'.

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sauce

Back

A liquid used to add flavor to food.

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laundry

Back

Clothes that need to be washed.

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lawn

Back

An area of grass that is mowed and maintained.

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draw

Back

To make a picture using a pencil, pen, or other tool.

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claw

Back

A sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal.

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sound of 'au'

Back

The 'au' in 'sauce' sounds like /ɔː/.

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sound of 'aw'

Back

The 'aw' in 'saw' sounds like /ɔː/.

Front

examples of 'au' words

Back

sauce, pause, cause.