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How do you pronounce the long u sound?

The long u sound is pronounced like the vowel in the word "flute".

Here's how you can think about it:

* Shape your mouth: Your lips should be slightly rounded and relaxed.

* Position your tongue: Your tongue should be high and slightly back in your mouth.

* Air flow: The air should flow smoothly out of your mouth.

Here are some examples of words with the long u sound:

* flute

* cute

* music

* pupil

* duty

* tune

* rule

* blue

Remember: The long u sound is different from the short u sound, which is pronounced like the vowel in the word "cup".

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