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How to pronounce good morning

good morning
/gʊd ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

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Good morning, sound by sound

/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ʊ/as in bookA short, relaxed “oo”; hardly round the lips.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

In a sentence

Good morning! Where do you want to go?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce good morning?

Good morning is pronounced /gʊd ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ in American English.

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