Minimal Pair List Diphthong /əʊ/ versus dark /l/, 17 pairs
I was asked by David Potter to supply a list of minimal pairs for /əʊ/ versus dark /l/, which he tells me is a problem for Chinese learners. I was unable to run a full check, but I found the following words with final /əʊ/ and I doubt whether the contrast occurs other than finally.
barrow barrel credo cradle deco decal in toto in total inferno infernal jumbo jumble lento lentil loco local meadow medal NATO natal radio radial recto rectal sorrow sorrel tango tangle tempo temple unco uncle widow widdle
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