From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /ʊə/

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ʊə/

Answer Details

The phonetic symbol /ʊə/ represents the sound of the diphthong "oor" as heard in the word "tour." Option A "pour" has the sound /ɔː/ and not /ʊə/. Option B "count" has the sound /aʊ/ and not /ʊə/. Option D "dear" has the sound /ɪə/ and not /ʊə/. Therefore, the correct option is C "tour" which contains the sound /ʊə/.