Phonetically balanced sentences developed at Harvard University for speech intelligibility testing. Each sentence includes IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription and text-to-speech functionality.
The birch canoe slid on the smooth planks.
/ðə bɜrtʃ kəˈnu slɪd ɑn ðə smuð plæŋks/
Glue the sheet to the dark blue background.
/ɡlu ðə ʃit tu ðə dɑrk blu ˈbækɡraʊnd/
It's easy to tell the depth of a well.
/ɪts ˈizi tu tɛl ðə dɛpθ ʌv ə wɛl/
These days a chicken leg is a rare dish.
/ðiz deɪz ə ˈtʃɪkən lɛɡ ɪz ə rɛr dɪʃ/
Rice is often served in round bowls.
/raɪs ɪz ˈɔfən sɜrvd ɪn raʊnd boʊlz/
The juice of lemons makes fine punch.
/ðə dʒus ʌv ˈlɛmənz meɪks faɪn pʌntʃ/
The box was thrown beside the parked truck.
/ðə bɑks wʌz θroʊn bɪˈsaɪd ðə pɑrkt trʌk/
The hogs were fed chopped corn and garbage.
/ðə hɔɡz wər fɛd tʃɑpt kɔrn ænd ˈɡɑrbɪdʒ/
Four hours of steady work faced us.
/fɔr aʊrz ʌv ˈstɛdi wɜrk feɪst ʌs/
A large size in stockings is hard to sell.
/ə lɑrdʒ saɪz ɪn ˈstɑkɪŋz ɪz hɑrd tu sɛl/
The boy was there when the sun rose.
/ðə bɔɪ wʌz ðɛr wɛn ðə sʌn roʊz/
A rod is used to catch pink salmon.
/ə rɑd ɪz uzd tu kætʃ pɪŋ ˈsæmən/
The source of the huge river is the clear spring.
/ðə sɔrs ʌv ðə hjudʒ ˈrɪvər ɪz ðə klɪr sprɪŋ/
Kick the ball straight and follow through.
/kɪk ðə bɔl streɪt ænd ˈfɑloʊ θru/
Help the woman get back to her feet.
/hɛlp ðə ˈwʊmən ɡɛt bæk tu hər fit/
A pot of tea helps to pass the evening.
/ə pɑt ʌv ti hɛlps tu pæs ði ˈivnɪŋ/
Smoky fires lack flame and heat.
/ˈsmoʊki faɪrz læk fleɪm ænd hit/
The soft cushion broke the man's fall.
/ðə sɔft ˈkʊʃən broʊk ðə mænz fɔl/
The salt breeze came across from the sea.
/ðə sɔlt briz keɪm əˈkrɔs frʌm ðə si/
The girl at the booth sold fifty bonds.
/ðə ɡɜrl æt ðə buθ soʊld ˈfɪfti bɑndz/
The small pup gnawed a hole in the sock.
/ðə smɔl pʌp nɔd ə hoʊl ɪn ðə sɑk/
The fish twisted and turned on the bent hook.
/ðə fɪʃ ˈtwɪstəd ænd tɜrnd ɑn ðə bɛnt hʊk/
Press the pants and sew a button on the vest.
/prɛs ðə pænts ænd soʊ ə ˈbʌtən ɑn ðə vɛst/
The swan dive was far short of perfect.
/ðə swɑn daɪv wʌz fɑr ʃɔrt ʌv ˈpɜrfɪkt/
The beauty of the view stunned the young boy.
/ðə ˈbjuti ʌv ðə vju stʌnd ðə jʌŋ bɔɪ/
Two blue fish swam in the tank.
/tu blu fɪʃ swæm ɪn ðə tæŋk/
Her purse was full of useless trash.
/hər pɜrs wʌz fʊl ʌv ˈjuslɪs træʃ/
The colt reared and threw the tall rider.
/ðə koʊlt rɪrd ænd θru ðə tɔl ˈraɪdər/
It snowed, rained, and hailed the same morning.
/ɪt snoʊd reɪnd ænd heɪld ðə seɪm ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
Read verse out loud for pleasure.
/rid vɜrs aʊt laʊd fər ˈplɛʒər/
Hoist the load to your left shoulder.
/hɔɪst ðə loʊd tu jʊr lɛft ˈʃoʊldər/
Take the winding path to reach the lake.
/teɪk ðə ˈwaɪndɪŋ pæθ tu ritʃ ðə leɪk/
Note closely the size of the gas tank.
/noʊt ˈkloʊsli ðə saɪz ʌv ðə ɡæs tæŋk/
Wipe the grease off his dirty hands.
/waɪp ðə ɡris ɔf hɪz ˈdɜrti hændz/
The clock struck to mark the third period.
/ðə klɑk strʌk tu mɑrk ðə θɜrd ˈpɪriəd/
A small creek cut across the field.
/ə smɔl krik kʌt əˈkrɔs ðə fild/
Cars and busses stalled in snow drifts.
/kɑrz ænd ˈbʌsəz stɔld ɪn snoʊ drɪfts/
The muddy water whirled down the drain.
/ðə ˈmʌdi ˈwɔtər wɜrld daʊn ðə dreɪn/
Burn peat after the logs give out.
/bɜrn pit ˈæftər ðə lɔɡz ɡɪv aʊt/
A man in a blue sweater sat at the desk.
/ə mæn ɪn ə blu ˈswɛtər sæt æt ðə dɛsk/
The peace talks with the Cheyenne Nation opened in Wyoming.
/ðə pis tɔks wɪθ ðə ʃaɪˈæn ˈneɪʃən ˈoʊpənd ɪn waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
Pack the records in a neat thin case.
/pæk ðə ˈrɛkərdz ɪn ə nit θɪn keɪs/
The girl at the booth sold fifty bonds.
/ðə ɡɜrl æt ðə buθ soʊld ˈfɪfti bɑndz/
We talked of the side show in the circus.
/wi tɔkt ʌv ðə saɪd ʃoʊ ɪn ðə ˈsɜrkəs/
He ran half way to the hardware store.
/hi ræn hæf weɪ tu ðə ˈhɑrdˌwɛr stɔr/
The clock struck to mark the third period.
/ðə klɑk strʌk tu mɑrk ðə θɜrd ˈpɪriəd/
A small creek cut across the field.
/ə smɔl krik kʌt əˈkrɔs ðə fild/
Cars and busses stalled in snow drifts.
/kɑrz ænd ˈbʌsəz stɔld ɪn snoʊ drɪfts/
The set of china hit the floor with a crash.
/ðə sɛt ʌv ˈtʃaɪnə hɪt ðə flɔr wɪθ ə kræʃ/
This is a grand season for hikes on the road.
/ðɪs ɪz ə ɡrænd ˈsizən fər haɪks ɑn ðə roʊd/
The frosty air passed through the coat.
/ðə ˈfrɔsti ɛr pæst θru ðə koʊt/
The crooked maze failed to fool the mouse.
/ðə ˈkrʊkəd meɪz feɪld tu ful ðə maʊs/
Adding fast leads to wrong sums.
/ˈædɪŋ fæst lidz tu rɔŋ sʌmz/
The show was a flop from the very start.
/ðə ʃoʊ wʌz ə flɑp frʌm ðə ˈvɛri stɑrt/
A saw is a tool used for making boards.
/ə sɔ ɪz ə tul uzd fər ˈmeɪkɪŋ bɔrdz/
The wagon moved on well oiled wheels.
/ðə ˈwæɡən muvd ɑn wɛl ɔɪld wilz/
March the soldiers past the next hill.
/mɑrtʃ ðə ˈsoʊldʒərz pæst ðə nɛkst hɪl/
A cup of sugar makes sweet fudge.
/ə kʌp ʌv ˈʃʊɡər meɪks swit fʌdʒ/
Place a rosebush near the porch steps.
/pleɪs ə ˈroʊzˌbʊʃ nɪr ðə pɔrtʃ stɛps/
Both lost their lives in the raging storm.
/boʊθ lɔst ðɛr laɪvz ɪn ðə ˈreɪdʒɪŋ stɔrm/
We talked of the side show in the circus.
/wi tɔkt ʌv ðə saɪd ʃoʊ ɪn ðə ˈsɜrkəs/
Use a pencil to write the first draft.
/juz ə ˈpɛnsəl tu raɪt ðə fɜrst dræft/
He ran half way to the hardware store.
/hi ræn hæf weɪ tu ðə ˈhɑrdˌwɛr stɔr/
The clock struck to mark the third period.
/ðə klɑk strʌk tu mɑrk ðə θɜrd ˈpɪriəd/
A small creek cut across the field.
/ə smɔl krik kʌt əˈkrɔs ðə fild/
Cars and busses stalled in snow drifts.
/kɑrz ænd ˈbʌsəz stɔld ɪn snoʊ drɪfts/
The set of china hit the floor with a crash.
/ðə sɛt ʌv ˈtʃaɪnə hɪt ðə flɔr wɪθ ə kræʃ/
This is a grand season for hikes on the road.
/ðɪs ɪz ə ɡrænd ˈsizən fər haɪks ɑn ðə roʊd/
The dune rose from the edge of the water.
/ðə dun roʊz frʌm ði ɛdʒ ʌv ðə ˈwɔtər/
Those words were the cue for the actor to leave.
/ðoʊz wɜrdz wər ðə kju fər ði ˈæktər tu liv/
A yacht slid around the point into the bay.
/ə jɑt slɪd əˈraʊnd ðə pɔɪnt ˈɪntu ðə beɪ/
The two met while playing on the sand.
/ðə tu mɛt waɪl ˈpleɪɪŋ ɑn ðə sænd/
The ink stain dried on the finished page.
/ði ɪŋk steɪn draɪd ɑn ðə ˈfɪnɪʃt peɪdʒ/
The walled town was seized without a fight.
/ðə wɔld taʊn wʌz sizd wɪˈθaʊt ə faɪt/
The lease ran out in sixteen weeks.
/ðə lis ræn aʊt ɪn ˌsɪksˈtin wiks/
A tame squirrel makes a nice pet.
/ə teɪm ˈskwɜrəl meɪks ə naɪs pɛt/
The horn of the car woke the sleeping cop.
/ðə hɔrn ʌv ðə kɑr woʊk ðə ˈslipɪŋ kɑp/
The heart beat strongly and with firm strokes.
/ðə hɑrt bit ˈstrɔŋli ænd wɪθ fɜrm stroʊks/
The pearl was worn in a thin silver ring.
/ðə pɜrl wʌz wɔrn ɪn ə θɪn ˈsɪlvər rɪŋ/
The fruit peel was cut in thick slices.
/ðə frut pil wʌz kʌt ɪn θɪk ˈslaɪsəz/
The lazy cow lay in the cool grass.
/ðə ˈleɪzi kaʊ leɪ ɪn ðə kul ɡræs/
Lift the square stone over the fence.
/lɪft ðə skwɛr stoʊn ˈoʊvər ðə fɛns/
The rope will bind the seven books at once.
/ðə roʊp wɪl baɪnd ðə ˈsɛvən bʊks æt wʌns/
Hop over the fence and plunge in.
/hɑp ˈoʊvər ðə fɛns ænd plʌndʒ ɪn/
The friendly gang left the drug store.
/ðə ˈfrɛndli ɡæŋ lɛft ðə drʌɡ stɔr/
Mesh wire keeps chicks inside.
/mɛʃ waɪər kips tʃɪks ɪnˈsaɪd/
The frosty air passed through the coat.
/ðə ˈfrɔsti ɛr pæst θru ðə koʊt/
The crooked maze failed to fool the mouse.
/ðə ˈkrʊkəd meɪz feɪld tu ful ðə maʊs/
Adding fast leads to wrong sums.
/ˈædɪŋ fæst lidz tu rɔŋ sʌmz/
The show was a flop from the very start.
/ðə ʃoʊ wʌz ə flɑp frʌm ðə ˈvɛri stɑrt/
A saw is a tool used for making boards.
/ə sɔ ɪz ə tul uzd fər ˈmeɪkɪŋ bɔrdz/
The wagon moved on well oiled wheels.
/ðə ˈwæɡən muvd ɑn wɛl ɔɪld wilz/
March the soldiers past the next hill.
/mɑrtʃ ðə ˈsoʊldʒərz pæst ðə nɛkst hɪl/
A cup of sugar makes sweet fudge.
/ə kʌp ʌv ˈʃʊɡər meɪks swit fʌdʒ/
Place a rosebush near the porch steps.
/pleɪs ə ˈroʊzˌbʊʃ nɪr ðə pɔrtʃ stɛps/
Both lost their lives in the raging storm.
/boʊθ lɔst ðɛr laɪvz ɪn ðə ˈreɪdʒɪŋ stɔrm/
We talked of the side show in the circus.
/wi tɔkt ʌv ðə saɪd ʃoʊ ɪn ðə ˈsɜrkəs/
Use a pencil to write the first draft.
/juz ə ˈpɛnsəl tu raɪt ðə fɜrst dræft/
He ran half way to the hardware store.
/hi ræn hæf weɪ tu ðə ˈhɑrdˌwɛr stɔr/
The clock struck to mark the third period.
/ðə klɑk strʌk tu mɑrk ðə θɜrd ˈpɪriəd/
The lamp was placed on the edge of the table.
/ðə læmp wʌz pleɪst ɑn ði ɛdʒ ʌv ðə ˈteɪbəl/
The key was thrown under the thick rug.
/ðə ki wʌz θroʊn ˈʌndər ðə θɪk rʌɡ/
The cat and dog were both under the table.
/ðə kæt ænd dɔɡ wər boʊθ ˈʌndər ðə ˈteɪbəl/
The red book was placed on top of the blue one.
/ðə rɛd bʊk wʌz pleɪst ɑn tɑp ʌv ðə blu wʌn/
The small boy was eating ice cream.
/ðə smɔl bɔɪ wʌz ˈitɪŋ aɪs krim/
A white sheet was hung on the line.
/ə waɪt ʃit wʌz hʌŋ ɑn ðə laɪn/
The old tree was cut down yesterday.
/ði oʊld tri wʌz kʌt daʊn ˈjɛstərdeɪ/
The brown bread was fresh from the oven.
/ðə braʊn brɛd wʌz frɛʃ frʌm ði ˈʌvən/
The green grass was wet with morning dew.
/ðə ɡrin ɡræs wʌz wɛt wɪθ ˈmɔrnɪŋ du/
The black cat ran across the yard.
/ðə blæk kæt ræn əˈkrɔs ðə jɑrd/
The bark of the pine tree was shiny and dark.
/ðə bɑrk ʌv ðə paɪn tri wʌz ˈʃaɪni ænd dɑrk/
Leaves turn brown and yellow in the fall.
/livz tɜrn braʊn ænd ˈjɛloʊ ɪn ðə fɔl/
The pennant waved when the wind blew.
/ðə ˈpɛnənt weɪvd wɛn ðə wɪnd blu/
Split the log with a quick, sharp blow.
/splɪt ðə lɔɡ wɪθ ə kwɪk ʃɑrp bloʊ/
Burn peat after the logs give out.
/bɜrn pit ˈæftər ðə lɔɡz ɡɪv aʊt/
He ordered peach pie with ice cream.
/hi ˈɔrdərd pitʃ paɪ wɪθ aɪs krim/
Weave the carpet on the right hand side.
/wiv ðə ˈkɑrpɪt ɑn ðə raɪt hænd saɪd/
Hemp is a weed found in parts of the tropics.
/hɛmp ɪz ə wid faʊnd ɪn pɑrts ʌv ðə ˈtrɑpɪks/
A lame back kept his score low.
/ə leɪm bæk kɛpt hɪz skɔr loʊ/
We find joy in the simplest things.
/wi faɪnd dʒɔɪ ɪn ðə ˈsɪmpləst θɪŋz/
Type out three lists of orders.
/taɪp aʊt θri lɪsts ʌv ˈɔrdərz/
The harder he tried the less he got done.
/ðə ˈhɑrdər hi traɪd ðə lɛs hi ɡɑt dʌn/
The boss ran the show with a watchful eye.
/ðə bɔs ræn ðə ʃoʊ wɪθ ə ˈwɑtʃfəl aɪ/
The cup cracked and spilled its contents.
/ðə kʌp krækt ænd spɪld ɪts ˈkɑntɛnts/
Paste can cleanse the most dirty brass.
/peɪst kæn klɛnz ðə moʊst ˈdɜrti bræs/
The slang word for raw whiskey is booze.
/ðə slæŋ wɜrd fər rɔ ˈwɪski ɪz buz/
It caught its hind paw in a rusty trap.
/ɪt kɔt ɪts haɪnd pɔ ɪn ə ˈrʌsti træp/
The wharf could be seen at the farther shore.
/ðə hwɔrf kʊd bi sin æt ðə ˈfɑrðər ʃɔr/
Feel the heat of the weak dying flame.
/fil ðə hit ʌv ðə wik ˈdaɪɪŋ fleɪm/
The tiny girl took off her hat.
/ðə ˈtaɪni ɡɜrl tʊk ɔf hər hæt/
A cramp is no small danger on a swim.
/ə kræmp ɪz noʊ smɔl ˈdeɪndʒər ɑn ə swɪm/
He said the same phrase thirty times.
/hi sɛd ðə seɪm freɪz ˈθɜrti taɪmz/
Pluck the bright rose without leaves.
/plʌk ðə braɪt roʊz wɪˈθaʊt livz/
Two plus seven is less than ten.
/tu plʌs ˈsɛvən ɪz lɛs ðæn tɛn/
The glow deepened in the eyes of the sweet girl.
/ðə ɡloʊ ˈdipənd ɪn ði aɪz ʌv ðə swit ɡɜrl/
Bring your problems to the wise chief.
/brɪŋ jʊr ˈprɑbləmz tu ðə waɪz tʃif/
Write a fond note to the friend you cherish.
/raɪt ə fɑnd noʊt tu ðə frɛnd ju ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
Clothes and lodging are free to new men.
/kloʊðz ænd ˈlɑdʒɪŋ ɑr fri tu nu mɛn/
We frown when events take a bad turn.
/wi fraʊn wɛn ɪˈvɛnts teɪk ə bæd tɜrn/
Port is a strong wine with a smoky taste.
/pɔrt ɪz ə strɔŋ waɪn wɪθ ə ˈsmoʊki teɪst/
The young kid jumped the rusty gate.
/ðə jʌŋ kɪd dʒʌmpt ðə ˈrʌsti ɡeɪt/
Guess the results from the first scores.
/ɡɛs ðə rɪˈzʌlts frʌm ðə fɜrst skɔrz/
A salt pickle tastes fine with ham.
/ə sɔlt ˈpɪkəl teɪsts faɪn wɪθ hæm/
The just claim got the right verdict.
/ðə dʒʌst kleɪm ɡɑt ðə raɪt ˈvɜrdɪkt/
These thistles bend in a high wind.
/ðiz ˈθɪsəlz bɛnd ɪn ə haɪ wɪnd/
Pure bred poodles have curls.
/pjʊr brɛd ˈpudəlz hæv kɜrlz/
The tree top waved in a graceful way.
/ðə tri tɑp weɪvd ɪn ə ˈɡreɪsfəl weɪ/
The spot on the blotter was made by green ink.
/ðə spɑt ɑn ðə ˈblɑtər wʌz meɪd baɪ ɡrin ɪŋk/
Mud was spattered on the front of his white shirt.
/mʌd wʌz ˈspætərd ɑn ðə frʌnt ʌv hɪz waɪt ʃɜrt/
The cigar burned a hole in the desk top.
/ðə sɪˈɡɑr bɜrnd ə hoʊl ɪn ðə dɛsk tɑp/
The empty flask stood on the tin tray.
/ði ˈɛmpti flæsk stʊd ɑn ðə tɪn treɪ/
A speedy man can beat this track mark.
/ə ˈspidi mæn kæn bit ðɪs træk mɑrk/
He broke a new shoelace that day.
/hi broʊk ə nu ˈʃuleɪs ðæt deɪ/
The coffee stand is too high for the couch.
/ðə ˈkɔfi stænd ɪz tu haɪ fər ðə kaʊtʃ/
The urge to write short stories is rare.
/ði ɜrdʒ tu raɪt ʃɔrt ˈstɔriz ɪz rɛr/
The pencils have all been used.
/ðə ˈpɛnsəlz hæv ɔl bin uzd/
The pirates seized the crew of the lost ship.
/ðə ˈpaɪrəts sizd ðə kru ʌv ðə lɔst ʃɪp/
We tried to replace the coin but failed.
/wi traɪd tu rɪˈpleɪs ðə kɔɪn bʌt feɪld/
She sewed the torn coat quite neatly.
/ʃi soʊd ðə tɔrn koʊt kwaɪt ˈnitli/
The sofa cushion is red and of light weight.
/ðə ˈsoʊfə ˈkʊʃən ɪz rɛd ænd ʌv laɪt weɪt/
The jacket hung on the back of the wide chair.
/ðə ˈdʒækɪt hʌŋ ɑn ðə bæk ʌv ðə waɪd tʃɛr/
At that high level the air is pure.
/æt ðæt haɪ ˈlɛvəl ði ɛr ɪz pjʊr/
Drop the two when you add the figures.
/drɑp ðə tu wɛn ju æd ðə ˈfɪɡjərz/
A filing case is now hard to buy.
/ə ˈfaɪlɪŋ keɪs ɪz naʊ hɑrd tu baɪ/
An abrupt start does not win the prize.
/æn əˈbrʌpt stɑrt dʌz nɑt wɪn ðə praɪz/
Wood is best for making toys and blocks.
/wʊd ɪz bɛst fər ˈmeɪkɪŋ tɔɪz ænd blɑks/
The office paint was a dull, sad tan.
/ði ˈɔfɪs peɪnt wʌz ə dʌl sæd tæn/
He knew the skill of the great young actress.
/hi nu ðə skɪl ʌv ðə ɡreɪt jʌŋ ˈæktrɪs/
A rag will soak up spilled water.
/ə ræɡ wɪl soʊk ʌp spɪld ˈwɔtər/
A shower of dirt fell from the hot pipes.
/ə ˈʃaʊər ʌv dɜrt fɛl frʌm ðə hɑt paɪps/
Steam hissed from the broken valve.
/stim hɪst frʌm ðə ˈbroʊkən vælv/
The child almost hurt the small dog.
/ðə tʃaɪld ˈɔlmoʊst hɜrt ðə smɔl dɔɡ/
There was a sound of dry leaves outside.
/ðɛr wʌz ə saʊnd ʌv draɪ livz ˈaʊtˌsaɪd/
The sky that morning was clear and bright blue.
/ðə skaɪ ðæt ˈmɔrnɪŋ wʌz klɪr ænd braɪt blu/
Torn scraps littered the stone floor.
/tɔrn skræps ˈlɪtərd ðə stoʊn flɔr/
Sunday is the best part of the week.
/ˈsʌndeɪ ɪz ðə bɛst pɑrt ʌv ðə wik/
The doctor cured him with these pills.
/ðə ˈdɑktər kjʊrd hɪm wɪθ ðiz pɪlz/
The new girl was fired today at noon.
/ðə nu ɡɜrl wʌz faɪərd təˈdeɪ æt nun/
They felt gay when the ship arrived in port.
/ðeɪ fɛlt ɡeɪ wɛn ðə ʃɪp əˈraɪvd ɪn pɔrt/
Add the store's account to the last cent.
/æd ðə stɔrz əˈkaʊnt tu ðə læst sɛnt/
Acid burns holes in wool cloth.
/ˈæsɪd bɜrnz hoʊlz ɪn wʊl klɔθ/
Fairy tales should be fun to write.
/ˈfɛri teɪlz ʃʊd bi fʌn tu raɪt/
Eight miles of woodland burned to waste.
/eɪt maɪlz ʌv ˈwʊdlənd bɜrnd tu weɪst/
The third act was dull and tired the players.
/ðə θɜrd ækt wʌz dʌl ænd ˈtaɪərd ðə ˈpleɪərz/
A young child should not suffer fright.
/ə jʌŋ tʃaɪld ʃʊd nɑt ˈsʌfər fraɪt/
Add the column and put the sum here.
/æd ðə ˈkɑləm ænd pʊt ðə sʌm hɪr/
We admire and love a good cook.
/wi ədˈmaɪər ænd lʌv ə ɡʊd kʊk/
There the flood mark is ten inches.
/ðɛr ðə flʌd mɑrk ɪz tɛn ˈɪntʃəz/
He carved a head from the round block of marble.
/hi kɑrvd ə hɛd frʌm ðə raʊnd blɑk ʌv ˈmɑrbəl/
She has a smart way of wearing clothes.
/ʃi hæz ə smɑrt weɪ ʌv ˈwɛrɪŋ kloʊðz/
The fruit of a fig tree is apple-shaped.
/ðə frut ʌv ə fɪɡ tri ɪz ˈæpəl ʃeɪpt/
Corn cobs can be used to kindle a fire.
/kɔrn kɑbz kæn bi uzd tu ˈkɪndəl ə faɪər/
Where were they when the noise started.
/wɛr wər ðeɪ wɛn ðə nɔɪz ˈstɑrtəd/
The paper box is full of thumb tacks.
/ðə ˈpeɪpər bɑks ɪz fʊl ʌv θʌm tæks/
Sell your gift to a buyer at a good gain.
/sɛl jʊr ɡɪft tu ə ˈbaɪər æt ə ɡʊd ɡeɪn/
The tongs lay beside the ice pail.
/ðə tɔŋz leɪ bɪˈsaɪd ði aɪs peɪl/
The petals fall with the next puff of wind.
/ðə ˈpɛtəlz fɔl wɪθ ðə nɛkst pʌf ʌv wɪnd/
Bring your best compass to the third class.
/brɪŋ jʊr bɛst ˈkʌmpəs tu ðə θɜrd klæs/
They could laugh although they were sad.
/ðeɪ kʊd læf ɔlˈðoʊ ðeɪ wər sæd/
Farmers came in to thresh the oat crop.
/ˈfɑrmərz keɪm ɪn tu θrɛʃ ði oʊt krɑp/
The brown house was on fire to the attic.
/ðə braʊn haʊs wʌz ɑn faɪər tu ði ˈætɪk/
The lure is used to catch trout and flounder.
/ðə lʊr ɪz uzd tu kætʃ traʊt ænd ˈflaʊndər/
Float the soap on top of the bath water.
/floʊt ðə soʊp ɑn tɑp ʌv ðə bæθ ˈwɔtər/
A blue crane is a tall wading bird.
/ə blu kreɪn ɪz ə tɔl ˈweɪdɪŋ bɜrd/
A fresh start will work such wonders.
/ə frɛʃ stɑrt wɪl wɜrk sʌtʃ ˈwʌndərz/
The club rented the rink for the fifth night.
/ðə klʌb ˈrɛntəd ðə rɪŋk fər ðə fɪfθ naɪt/
After the dance, they went straight home.
/ˈæftər ðə dæns ðeɪ wɛnt streɪt hoʊm/
The hostess taught the new maid to serve.
/ðə ˈhoʊstɪs tɔt ðə nu meɪd tu sɜrv/
He wrote his last novel there at the inn.
/hi roʊt hɪz læst ˈnɑvəl ðɛr æt ði ɪn/
Even the worst will beat his low score.
/ˈivən ðə wɜrst wɪl bit hɪz loʊ skɔr/
The cement had dried when he moved it.
/ðə sɪˈmɛnt hæd draɪd wɛn hi muvd ɪt/
The loss of the second ship was hard to take.
/ðə lɔs ʌv ðə ˈsɛkənd ʃɪp wʌz hɑrd tu teɪk/
The fly made its way along the wall.
/ðə flaɪ meɪd ɪts weɪ əˈlɔŋ ðə wɔl/
Do that with a wooden stick.
/du ðæt wɪθ ə ˈwʊdən stɪk/
Live wires should be kept covered.
/laɪv waɪrz ʃʊd bi kɛpt ˈkʌvərd/
The large house had hot water taps.
/ðə lɑrdʒ haʊs hæd hɑt ˈwɔtər tæps/
It is hard to erase blue or red ink.
/ɪt ɪz hɑrd tu ɪˈreɪs blu ər rɛd ɪŋk/
Write at once or you may forget it.
/raɪt æt wʌns ər ju meɪ fərˈɡɛt ɪt/
The doorknob was made of bright clean brass.
/ðə ˈdɔrˌnɑb wʌz meɪd ʌv braɪt klin bræs/
The wreck occurred by the bank on Main Street.
/ðə rɛk əˈkɜrd baɪ ðə bæŋk ɑn meɪn strit/
A pencil with black lead writes best.
/ə ˈpɛnsəl wɪθ blæk lɛd raɪts bɛst/
Coax a young calf to drink from a bucket.
/koʊks ə jʌŋ kæf tu drɪŋk frʌm ə ˈbʌkɪt/
Schools for ladies teach charm and grace.
/skulz fər ˈleɪdiz titʃ tʃɑrm ænd ɡreɪs/
The lamp shone with a steady green flame.
/ðə læmp ʃoʊn wɪθ ə ˈstɛdi ɡrin fleɪm/
They took the axe and the saw to the forest.
/ðeɪ tʊk ði æks ænd ðə sɔ tu ðə ˈfɔrɪst/
The ancient coin was quite dull and worn.
/ði ˈeɪnʃənt kɔɪn wʌz kwaɪt dʌl ænd wɔrn/
The shaky barn fell with a loud crash.
/ðə ˈʃeɪki bɑrn fɛl wɪθ ə laʊd kræʃ/
Jazz and swing fans like fast music.
/dʒæz ænd swɪŋ fænz laɪk fæst ˈmjuzɪk/
Rake the rubbish up and then burn it.
/reɪk ðə ˈrʌbɪʃ ʌp ænd ðɛn bɜrn ɪt/
Slash the gold cloth into fine ribbons.
/slæʃ ðə ɡoʊld klɔθ ˈɪntu faɪn ˈrɪbənz/
Try to have the court decide the case.
/traɪ tu hæv ðə kɔrt dɪˈsaɪd ðə keɪs/
They are pushed back each time they attack.
/ðeɪ ɑr pʊʃt bæk itʃ taɪm ðeɪ əˈtæk/
He broke his ties with groups of former friends.
/hi broʊk hɪz taɪz wɪθ ɡrups ʌv ˈfɔrmər frɛndz/
They floated on the raft to sun their white backs.
/ðeɪ ˈfloʊtəd ɑn ðə ræft tu sʌn ðɛr waɪt bæks/
The map had an X that meant nothing.
/ðə mæp hæd æn ɛks ðæt mɛnt ˈnʌθɪŋ/
Whitings are small fish caught in nets.
/ˈwaɪtɪŋz ɑr smɔl fɪʃ kɔt ɪn nɛts/
Some ads serve to cheat buyers.
/sʌm ædz sɜrv tu tʃit ˈbaɪərz/
Jerk the rope and the bell rings weakly.
/dʒɜrk ðə roʊp ænd ðə bɛl rɪŋz ˈwikli/
A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
/ə wækst flɔr meɪks ʌs luz ˈbæləns/
Madam, this is the best brand of corn.
/ˈmædəm ðɪs ɪz ðə bɛst brænd ʌv kɔrn/
On the islands the sea breeze is soft and mild.
/ɑn ði ˈaɪləndz ðə si briz ɪz sɔft ænd maɪld/
The play began as soon as we sat down.
/ðə pleɪ bɪˈɡæn æz sun æz wi sæt daʊn/
This will lead the world to more sound and fury.
/ðɪs wɪl lid ðə wɜrld tu mɔr saʊnd ænd ˈfjʊri/
Add salt before you fry the egg.
/æd sɔlt bɪˈfɔr ju fraɪ ði ɛɡ/
The rush for funds reached its peak Tuesday.
/ðə rʌʃ fər fʌndz ritʃt ɪts pik ˈtuzdɪ/
The birch looked stark white and lonesome.
/ðə bɜrtʃ lʊkt stɑrk waɪt ænd ˈloʊnsəm/
The box is held by a bright red snapper.
/ðə bɑks ɪz hɛld baɪ ə braɪt rɛd ˈsnæpər/
To make pure ice, you freeze water.
/tu meɪk pjʊr aɪs ju friz ˈwɔtər/
The first worm gets snapped early.
/ðə fɜrst wɜrm ɡɛts snæpt ˈɜrli/
Jump the fence and hurry up the bank.
/dʒʌmp ðə fɛns ænd ˈhɜri ʌp ðə bæŋk/
Yell and clap as the curtain slides back.
/jɛl ænd klæp æz ðə ˈkɜrtən slaɪdz bæk/
They are men who walk the middle of the road.
/ðeɪ ɑr mɛn hu wɔk ðə ˈmɪdəl ʌv ðə roʊd/
Both brothers wear the same size.
/boʊθ ˈbrʌðərz wɛr ðə seɪm saɪz/
In some form or other we need fun.
/ɪn sʌm fɔrm ər ˈʌðər wi nid fʌn/
The prince ordered his head chopped off.
/ðə prɪns ˈɔrdərd hɪz hɛd tʃɑpt ɔf/
The houses are built of red clay bricks.
/ðə ˈhaʊsəz ɑr bɪlt ʌv rɛd kleɪ brɪks/
Ducks fly north but lack a compass.
/dʌks flaɪ nɔrθ bʌt læk ə ˈkʌmpəs/
Fruit flavors are used in fizz drinks.
/frut ˈfleɪvərz ɑr uzd ɪn fɪz drɪŋks/
These pills do less good than others.
/ðiz pɪlz du lɛs ɡʊd ðæn ˈʌðərz/
Canned pears lack full flavor.
/kænd pɛrz læk fʊl ˈfleɪvər/
The dark pot hung in the front closet.
/ðə dɑrk pɑt hʌŋ ɪn ðə frʌnt ˈklɑzət/
Carry the pail to the wall and spill it there.
/ˈkæri ðə peɪl tu ðə wɔl ænd spɪl ɪt ðɛr/
The train brought our hero to the big town.
/ðə treɪn brɔt aʊr ˈhɪroʊ tu ðə bɪɡ taʊn/
We are sure that one war is enough.
/wi ɑr ʃʊr ðæt wʌn wɔr ɪz ɪˈnʌf/
Gray paint stretched for miles around.
/ɡreɪ peɪnt strɛtʃt fər maɪlz əˈraʊnd/
The rude laugh filled the empty room.
/ðə rud læf fɪld ði ˈɛmpti rum/
High seats are best for football fans.
/haɪ sits ɑr bɛst fər ˈfʊtˌbɔl fænz/
Tea served from the brown jug is tasty.
/ti sɜrvd frʌm ðə braʊn dʒʌɡ ɪz ˈteɪsti/
A dash of pepper spoils beef stew.
/ə dæʃ ʌv ˈpɛpər spɔɪlz bif stu/
A zestful food is the hot-cross bun.
/ə ˈzɛstfəl fud ɪz ðə hɑt krɔs bʌn/
The horse trotted around the field at a brisk pace.
/ðə hɔrs ˈtrɑtəd əˈraʊnd ðə fild æt ə brɪsk peɪs/
Find the twin who stole the pearl necklace.
/faɪnd ðə twɪn hu stoʊl ðə pɜrl ˈnɛkləs/
Cut the cord that binds the box tightly.
/kʌt ðə kɔrd ðæt baɪndz ðə bɑks ˈtaɪtli/
The red tape bound the smuggled food.
/ðə rɛd teɪp baʊnd ðə ˈsmʌɡəld fud/
Look in the corner to find the tan shirt.
/lʊk ɪn ðə ˈkɔrnər tu faɪnd ðə tæn ʃɜrt/
The cold drizzle will halt the bond drive.
/ðə koʊld ˈdrɪzəl wɪl hɔlt ðə bɑnd draɪv/
Nine men were hired to dig the ruins.
/naɪn mɛn wər haɪərd tu dɪɡ ðə ˈruənz/
The junk yard had a mouldy smell.
/ðə dʒʌŋk jɑrd hæd ə ˈmoʊldi smɛl/
The flint sputtered and lit a pine torch.
/ðə flɪnt ˈspʌtərd ænd lɪt ə paɪn tɔrtʃ/
Soak the cloth and drown the sharp odor.
/soʊk ðə klɔθ ænd draʊn ðə ʃɑrp ˈoʊdər/
The shelves were bare of both jam or crackers.
/ðə ʃɛlvz wər bɛr ʌv boʊθ dʒæm ər ˈkrækərz/
A joy to every child is the swan boat.
/ə dʒɔɪ tu ˈɛvri tʃaɪld ɪz ðə swɑn boʊt/
All sat frozen and watched the screen.
/ɔl sæt ˈfroʊzən ænd wɑtʃt ðə skrin/
A cloud of dust stung his tender eyes.
/ə klaʊd ʌv dʌst stʌŋ hɪz ˈtɛndər aɪz/
To reach the end he needs much courage.
/tu ritʃ ði ɛnd hi nidz mʌtʃ ˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Shape the clay gently into block form.
/ʃeɪp ðə kleɪ ˈdʒɛntli ˈɪntu blɑk fɔrm/
A ridge on a smooth surface is a bump or flaw.
/ə rɪdʒ ɑn ə smuð ˈsɜrfəs ɪz ə bʌmp ər flɔ/
Hedge apples may stain your hands green.
/hɛdʒ ˈæpəlz meɪ steɪn jʊr hændz ɡrin/
Quench your thirst, then eat the crackers.
/kwɛntʃ jʊr θɜrst ðɛn it ðə ˈkrækərz/
Tight curls get limp on rainy days.
/taɪt kɜrlz ɡɛt lɪmp ɑn ˈreɪni deɪz/
The mute muffled the high tones of the horn.
/ðə mjut ˈmʌfəld ðə haɪ toʊnz ʌv ðə hɔrn/
The gold ring fits only a pierced ear.
/ðə ɡoʊld rɪŋ fɪts ˈoʊnli ə pɪrst ɪr/
The old pan was covered with hard fudge.
/ði oʊld pæn wʌz ˈkʌvərd wɪθ hɑrd fʌdʒ/
Watch the log float in the wide river.
/wɑtʃ ðə lɔɡ floʊt ɪn ðə waɪd ˈrɪvər/
The node on the stalk of wheat grew daily.
/ðə noʊd ɑn ðə stɔk ʌv hwit ɡru ˈdeɪli/
The heap of fallen leaves was set on fire.
/ðə hip ʌv ˈfɔlən livz wʌz sɛt ɑn faɪər/
Write fast if you want to finish early.
/raɪt fæst ɪf ju wɑnt tu ˈfɪnɪʃ ˈɜrli/
His shirt was clean but one button was gone.
/hɪz ʃɜrt wʌz klin bʌt wʌn ˈbʌtən wʌz ɡɔn/
The barrel of beer was a brew of malt and hops.
/ðə ˈbærəl ʌv bɪr wʌz ə bru ʌv mɔlt ænd hɑps/
Tin cans are absent from store shelves.
/tɪn kænz ɑr ˈæbsənt frʌm stɔr ʃɛlvz/
Slide the box into that empty space.
/slaɪd ðə bɑks ˈɪntu ðæt ˈɛmpti speɪs/
The plant grew large and green in the window.
/ðə plænt ɡru lɑrdʒ ænd ɡrin ɪn ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
The beam dropped down on the workmen's head.
/ðə bim drɑpt daʊn ɑn ðə ˈwɜrkmənz hɛd/
Pink clouds floated with the breeze.
/pɪŋk klaʊdz ˈfloʊtəd wɪθ ðə briz/
She danced like a swan, tall and graceful.
/ʃi dænst laɪk ə swɑn tɔl ænd ˈɡreɪsfəl/
The tube was blown and the tire flat and useless.
/ðə tub wʌz bloʊn ænd ðə taɪər flæt ænd ˈjusləs/
It is late morning on the old wall clock.
/ɪt ɪz leɪt ˈmɔrnɪŋ ɑn ði oʊld wɔl klɑk/
Let's all join as we sing the last chorus.
/lɛts ɔl dʒɔɪn æz wi sɪŋ ðə læst ˈkɔrəs/
The last switch cannot be turned off.
/ðə læst swɪtʃ ˈkænɑt bi tɜrnd ɔf/
The fight will end in just six minutes.
/ðə faɪt wɪl ɛnd ɪn dʒʌst sɪks ˈmɪnəts/
The store walls were lined with colored frocks.
/ðə stɔr wɔlz wər laɪnd wɪθ ˈkʌlərd frɑks/
The peace league met to discuss their plans.
/ðə pis liɡ mɛt tu dɪˈskʌs ðɛr plænz/
The rise to fame of a person takes luck.
/ðə raɪz tu feɪm ʌv ə ˈpɜrsən teɪks lʌk/
Paper is scarce, so write with much care.
/ˈpeɪpər ɪz skɛrs soʊ raɪt wɪθ mʌtʃ kɛr/
The quick fox jumped on the sleeping cat.
/ðə kwɪk fɑks dʒʌmpt ɑn ðə ˈslipɪŋ kæt/
The nozzle of the fire hose was bright brass.
/ðə ˈnɑzəl ʌv ðə faɪər hoʊz wʌz braɪt bræs/
Screw the round cap on as tight as needed.
/skru ðə raʊnd kæp ɑn æz taɪt æz ˈnidəd/
Time brings us many changes.
/taɪm brɪŋz ʌs ˈmɛni ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
The purple tie was ten years old.
/ðə ˈpɜrpəl taɪ wʌz tɛn jɪrz oʊld/
Men think and plan and sometimes act.
/mɛn θɪŋk ænd plæn ænd ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz ækt/
Fill the ink jar with sticky glue.
/fɪl ði ɪŋk dʒɑr wɪθ ˈstɪki ɡlu/
He smoke a big pipe with strong contents.
/hi smoʊk ə bɪɡ paɪp wɪθ strɔŋ ˈkɑntɛnts/
We need grain to keep our mules healthy.
/wi nid ɡreɪn tu kip aʊr mjulz ˈhɛlθi/
Pack the records in a neat thin case.
/pæk ðə ˈrɛkərdz ɪn ə nit θɪn keɪs/
The crunch of feet in the snow was the only sound.
/ðə krʌntʃ ʌv fit ɪn ðə snoʊ wʌz ði ˈoʊnli saʊnd/
The copper bowl shone in the sun's rays.
/ðə ˈkɑpər boʊl ʃoʊn ɪn ðə sʌnz reɪz/
Boards will warp unless kept dry.
/bɔrdz wɪl wɔrp ənˈlɛs kɛpt draɪ/
The plush chair leaned against the wall.
/ðə plʌʃ tʃɛr lind əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
Glass will clink when struck by metal.
/ɡlæs wɪl klɪŋk wɛn strʌk baɪ ˈmɛtəl/
Bathe and relax in the cool green grass.
/beɪð ænd rɪˈlæks ɪn ðə kul ɡrin ɡræs/
Nine rows of soldiers stood in line.
/naɪn roʊz ʌv ˈsoʊldʒərz stʊd ɪn laɪn/
The beach is dry and shallow at low tide.
/ðə bitʃ ɪz draɪ ænd ˈʃæloʊ æt loʊ taɪd/
The idea is to sew both edges straight.
/ði aɪˈdiə ɪz tu soʊ boʊθ ˈɛdʒəz streɪt/
The kitten chased the dog down the street.
/ðə ˈkɪtən tʃeɪst ðə dɔɡ daʊn ðə strit/
Pages bound in cloth make a book.
/ˈpeɪdʒəz baʊnd ɪn klɔθ meɪk ə bʊk/
Try to trace the fine lines of the painting.
/traɪ tu treɪs ðə faɪn laɪnz ʌv ðə ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
Women form less than half of the group.
/ˈwɪmən fɔrm lɛs ðæn hæf ʌv ðə ɡrup/
The zones merge in the central part of town.
/ðə zoʊnz mɜrdʒ ɪn ðə ˈsɛntrəl pɑrt ʌv taʊn/
A gem in the rough needs work to polish.
/ə dʒɛm ɪn ðə rʌf nidz wɜrk tu ˈpɑlɪʃ/
Code is used when secrets are sent.
/koʊd ɪz uzd wɛn ˈsicrəts ɑr sɛnt/
Most of the news is easy for us to hear.
/moʊst ʌv ðə nuz ɪz ˈizi fər ʌs tu hɪr/
He used the lathe to make brass objects.
/hi uzd ðə leɪð tu meɪk bræs ˈɑbdʒɪkts/
The vane on top of the pole revolved in the wind.
/ðə veɪn ɑn tɑp ʌv ðə poʊl rɪˈvɑlvd ɪn ðə wɪnd/
Mince pie is a dish served to children.
/mɪns paɪ ɪz ə dɪʃ sɜrvd tu ˈtʃɪldrən/
The clan gathered on each dull night.
/ðə klæn ˈɡæðərd ɑn itʃ dʌl naɪt/
Let it burn, it gives us warmth and comfort.
/lɛt ɪt bɜrn ɪt ɡɪvz ʌs wɔrmθ ænd ˈkʌmfərt/
A castle built from sand fails to endure.
/ə ˈkæsəl bɪlt frʌm sænd feɪlz tu ɪnˈdʊr/
A child's wit saved the day for us.
/ə tʃaɪldz wɪt seɪvd ðə deɪ fər ʌs/
Tack the strip of carpet to the worn floor.
/tæk ðə strɪp ʌv ˈkɑrpət tu ðə wɔrn flɔr/
Next Tuesday we must vote.
/nɛkst ˈtuzdɪ wi mʌst voʊt/
Pour the stew from the pot into the plate.
/pɔr ðə stu frʌm ðə pɑt ˈɪntu ðə pleɪt/
Each penny shone like new.
/itʃ ˈpɛni ʃoʊn laɪk nu/
The man went to the woods to gather sticks.
/ðə mæn wɛnt tu ðə wʊdz tu ˈɡæðər stɪks/
The dirt piles were lines along the road.
/ðə dɜrt paɪlz wər laɪnz əˈlɔŋ ðə roʊd/
The logs fell and tumbled into the clear stream.
/ðə lɔɡz fɛl ænd ˈtʌmbəld ˈɪntu ðə klɪr strim/
Just hoist it up and take it away.
/dʒʌst hɔɪst ɪt ʌp ænd teɪk ɪt əˈweɪ/
A ripe plum is fit for a king's palate.
/ə raɪp plʌm ɪz fɪt fər ə kɪŋz ˈpælət/
Our plans right now are hazy.
/aʊr plænz raɪt naʊ ɑr ˈheɪzi/
Brass rings are sold by these natives.
/bræs rɪŋz ɑr soʊld baɪ ðiz ˈneɪtɪvz/
It takes a good trap to capture a bear.
/ɪt teɪks ə ɡʊd træp tu ˈkæptʃər ə bɛr/
Feed the white mouse some flower seeds.
/fid ðə waɪt maʊs sʌm ˈflaʊər sidz/
The thaw came early and freed the stream.
/ðə θɔ keɪm ˈɜrli ænd frid ðə strim/
He took the lead and kept it the whole distance.
/hi tʊk ðə lid ænd kɛpt ɪt ðə hoʊl ˈdɪstəns/
The key you designed will fit the lock.
/ðə ki ju dɪˈzaɪnd wɪl fɪt ðə lɑk/
Plead to the council to free the poor thief.
/plid tu ðə ˈkaʊnsəl tu fri ðə pʊr θif/
Better hash is made of rare beef.
/ˈbɛtər hæʃ ɪz meɪd ʌv rɛr bif/
This plank was made for walking on.
/ðɪs plæŋk wʌz meɪd fər ˈwɔkɪŋ ɑn/
The lake sparkled in the red hot sun.
/ðə leɪk ˈspɑrkəld ɪn ðə rɛd hɑt sʌn/
He crawled with care along the ledge.
/hi krɔld wɪθ kɛr əˈlɔŋ ðə lɛdʒ/
Tend the sheep while the dog wanders.
/tɛnd ðə ʃip waɪl ðə dɔɡ ˈwɑndərz/
It takes a lot of help to finish these.
/ɪt teɪks ə lɑt ʌv hɛlp tu ˈfɪnɪʃ ðiz/
Mark the spot with a sign painted red.
/mɑrk ðə spɑt wɪθ ə saɪn ˈpeɪntəd rɛd/
Take two shares as a fair profit.
/teɪk tu ʃɛrz æz ə fɛr ˈprɑfət/
The fur of cats goes by many names.
/ðə fɜr ʌv kæts ɡoʊz baɪ ˈmɛni neɪmz/
North winds bring colds and fevers.
/nɔrθ wɪndz brɪŋ koʊldz ænd ˈfivərz/
He asks no person to vouch for him.
/hi æsks noʊ ˈpɜrsən tu vaʊtʃ fər hɪm/
Go now and come here later.
/ɡoʊ naʊ ænd kʌm hɪr ˈleɪtər/
A sash of gold silk will trim her dress.
/ə sæʃ ʌv ɡoʊld sɪlk wɪl trɪm hər drɛs/
Soap can wash most dirt away.
/soʊp kæn wɑʃ moʊst dɜrt əˈweɪ/
That move means the game is over.
/ðæt muv minz ðə ɡeɪm ɪz ˈoʊvər/
He wrote down a long list of items.
/hi roʊt daʊn ə lɔŋ lɪst ʌv ˈaɪtəmz/
A siege will crack the strong defense.
/ə sidʒ wɪl kræk ðə strɔŋ dɪˈfɛns/
Grape juice and water mix well.
/ɡreɪp dʒus ænd ˈwɔtər mɪks wɛl/
Roads are paved with sticky tar.
/roʊdz ɑr peɪvd wɪθ ˈstɪki tɑr/
Fake stones shine but cost little.
/feɪk stoʊnz ʃaɪn bʌt kɔst ˈlɪtəl/
The drip of the rain made a pleasant sound.
/ðə drɪp ʌv ðə reɪn meɪd ə ˈplɛzənt saʊnd/
Smoke poured out of every crack.
/smoʊk pɔrd aʊt ʌv ˈɛvri kræk/
Serve the hot rum to the tired heroes.
/sɜrv ðə hɑt rʌm tu ðə ˈtaɪərd ˈhɪroʊz/
Much of the story makes good sense.
/mʌtʃ ʌv ðə ˈstɔri meɪks ɡʊd sɛns/
The sun came up to light the eastern sky.
/ðə sʌn keɪm ʌp tu laɪt ði ˈistərn skaɪ/
Heave the line over the port side.
/hiv ðə laɪn ˈoʊvər ðə pɔrt saɪd/
A lathe cuts and trims any wood.
/ə leɪð kʌts ænd trɪmz ˈɛni wʊd/
It's a dense crowd in two distinct ways.
/ɪts ə dɛns kraʊd ɪn tu dɪˈstɪŋkt weɪz/
His hip struck the knee of the next player.
/hɪz hɪp strʌk ðə ni ʌv ðə nɛkst ˈpleɪər/
The stale smell of old beer lingers.
/ðə steɪl smɛl ʌv oʊld bɪr ˈlɪŋɡərz/
The desk was firm on the shaky floor.
/ðə dɛsk wʌz fɜrm ɑn ðə ˈʃeɪki flɔr/
It takes heat to bring out the odor.
/ɪt teɪks hit tu brɪŋ aʊt ði ˈoʊdər/
Beef is scarcer than some lamb.
/bif ɪz ˈskɛrsər ðæn sʌm læm/
Raise the sail and steer the ship northward.
/reɪz ðə seɪl ænd stɪr ðə ʃɪp ˈnɔrθwərd/
A cone costs five cents on Mondays.
/ə koʊn kɔsts faɪv sɛnts ɑn ˈmʌndeɪz/
A pod is what peas always grow in.
/ə pɑd ɪz wʌt piz ˈɔlˌweɪz ɡroʊ ɪn/
Jerk the dart from the cork target.
/dʒɜrk ðə dɑrt frʌm ðə kɔrk ˈtɑrɡət/
No cement will hold hard wood.
/noʊ sɪˈmɛnt wɪl hoʊld hɑrd wʊd/
We now have a new base for shipping.
/wi naʊ hæv ə nu beɪs fər ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
A list of names is carved around the base.
/ə lɪst ʌv neɪmz ɪz kɑrvd əˈraʊnd ðə beɪs/
The sheep were led home by a dog.
/ðə ʃip wər lɛd hoʊm baɪ ə dɔɡ/
Three for a dime, the young peddler cried.
/θri fər ə daɪm ðə jʌŋ ˈpɛdlər kraɪd/
The sense of smell is better than that of touch.
/ðə sɛns ʌv smɛl ɪz ˈbɛtər ðæn ðæt ʌv tʌtʃ/
No hardship seemed to keep him sad.
/noʊ ˈhɑrdʃɪp simd tu kip hɪm sæd/
Grace makes up for lack of beauty.
/ɡreɪs meɪks ʌp fər læk ʌv ˈbjuti/
Nudge gently but wake her now.
/nʌdʒ ˈdʒɛntli bʌt weɪk hər naʊ/
The news struck doubt into restless minds.
/ðə nuz strʌk daʊt ˈɪntu ˈrɛstlɪs maɪndz/
Once we stood beside the shore.
/wʌns wi stʊd bɪˈsaɪd ðə ʃɔr/
A chink in the wall allowed a draft to blow.
/ə tʃɪŋk ɪn ðə wɔl əˈlaʊd ə dræft tu bloʊ/
Fasten two pins on each side.
/ˈfæsən tu pɪnz ɑn itʃ saɪd/
A cold dip restores health and zest.
/ə koʊld dɪp rɪˈstɔrz hɛlθ ænd zɛst/
He takes the oath of office each March.
/hi teɪks ði oʊθ ʌv ˈɔfɪs itʃ mɑrtʃ/
The sand drifts over the sill of the old house.
/ðə sænd drɪfts ˈoʊvər ðə sɪl ʌv ði oʊld haʊs/
The point of the steel pen was bent and twisted.
/ðə pɔɪnt ʌv ðə stil pɛn wʌz bɛnt ænd ˈtwɪstəd/
There is a lag between thought and act.
/ðɛr ɪz ə læɡ bɪˈtwin θɔt ænd ækt/
Seed is needed to plant the spring corn.
/sid ɪz ˈnidəd tu plænt ðə sprɪŋ kɔrn/
Draw the chart with heavy black lines.
/drɔ ðə tʃɑrt wɪθ ˈhɛvi blæk laɪnz/
The boy owed his pal thirty cents.
/ðə bɔɪ oʊd hɪz pæl ˈθɜrti sɛnts/
The chap slipped into the crowd and was lost.
/ðə tʃæp slɪpt ˈɪntu ðə kraʊd ænd wʌz lɔst/
Hats are worn to tea and not to dinner.
/hæts ɑr wɔrn tu ti ænd nɑt tu ˈdɪnər/
The ramp led up to the wide highway.
/ðə ræmp lɛd ʌp tu ðə waɪd ˈhaɪˌweɪ/
Beat the dust from the rug onto the lawn.
/bit ðə dʌst frʌm ðə rʌɡ ˈɑntu ðə lɔn/
Say it slowly but make it ring clear.
/seɪ ɪt ˈsloʊli bʌt meɪk ɪt rɪŋ klɪr/
The straw nest housed five robins.
/ðə strɔ nɛst haʊzd faɪv ˈrɑbənz/
Screen the porch with woven straw mats.
/skrin ðə pɔrtʃ wɪθ ˈwoʊvən strɔ mæts/
This horse will nose his way to the finish.
/ðɪs hɔrs wɪl noʊz hɪz weɪ tu ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/
The dry wax protects the deep scratch.
/ðə draɪ wæks prəˈtɛkts ðə dip skrætʃ/
He picked up the dice for a second roll.
/hi pɪkt ʌp ðə daɪs fər ə ˈsɛkənd roʊl/
These coins will be needed to pay his debt.
/ðiz kɔɪnz wɪl bi ˈnidəd tu peɪ hɪz dɛt/
The nag pulled the frail cart along.
/ðə næɡ pʊld ðə freɪl kɑrt əˈlɔŋ/
Twist the valve and release hot steam.
/twɪst ðə vælv ænd rɪˈlis hɑt stim/
The vamp of the shoe had a gold buckle.
/ðə væmp ʌv ðə ʃu hæd ə ɡoʊld ˈbʌkəl/
The smell of burned rags itches my nose.
/ðə smɛl ʌv bɜrnd ræɡz ˈɪtʃəz maɪ noʊz/
New pants lack cuffs and pockets.
/nu pænts læk kʌfs ænd ˈpɑkəts/
The marsh will freeze when cold enough.
/ðə mɑrʃ wɪl friz wɛn koʊld ɪˈnʌf/
They slice the sausage thin with a knife.
/ðeɪ slaɪs ðə ˈsɔsɪdʒ θɪn wɪθ ə naɪf/
The bloom of the rose lasts a few days.
/ðə blum ʌv ðə roʊz læsts ə fju deɪz/
A gray mare walked before the colt.
/ə ɡreɪ mɛr wɔkt bɪˈfɔr ðə koʊlt/
Breakfast buns are fine with a hot drink.
/ˈbrɛkfəst bʌnz ɑr faɪn wɪθ ə hɑt drɪŋk/
Bottles hold four kinds of rum.
/ˈbɑtəlz hoʊld fɔr kaɪndz ʌv rʌm/
The man wore a feather in his felt hat.
/ðə mæn wɔr ə ˈfɛðər ɪn hɪz fɛlt hæt/
He wheeled the bike past the winding road.
/hi wild ðə baɪk pæst ðə ˈwaɪndɪŋ roʊd/
Drop the ashes on the worn old rug.
/drɑp ði ˈæʃəz ɑn ðə wɔrn oʊld rʌɡ/
The desk and both chairs were painted tan.
/ðə dɛsk ænd boʊθ tʃɛrz wər ˈpeɪntəd tæn/
Throw out the used paper cup and plate.
/θroʊ aʊt ðə uzd ˈpeɪpər kʌp ænd pleɪt/
A clean neck means a neat collar.
/ə klin nɛk minz ə nit ˈkɑlər/
The couch cover and hall drapes were blue.
/ðə kaʊtʃ ˈkʌvər ænd hɔl dreɪps wər blu/
The stems of the tall glasses cracked and broke.
/ðə stɛmz ʌv ðə tɔl ˈɡlæsəz krækt ænd broʊk/
The wall phone rang loud and often.
/ðə wɔl foʊn ræŋ laʊd ænd ˈɔfən/
The clothes dried on a thin wooden rack.
/ðə kloʊðz draɪd ɑn ə θɪn ˈwʊdən ræk/
Turn on the lantern which gives us light.
/tɜrn ɑn ðə ˈlæntərn wɪtʃ ɡɪvz ʌs laɪt/
The cleat sank deeply into the soft turf.
/ðə klit sæŋk ˈdipli ˈɪntu ðə sɔft tɜrf/
The bills were mailed promptly on the tenth of the month.
/ðə bɪlz wər meɪld ˈprɑmptli ɑn ðə tɛnθ ʌv ðə mʌnθ/
To have is better than to wait and hope.
/tu hæv ɪz ˈbɛtər ðæn tu weɪt ænd hoʊp/
The price is fair for a good antique clock.
/ðə praɪs ɪz fɛr fər ə ɡʊd ænˈtik klɑk/
The music played on while they talked.
/ðə ˈmjuzɪk pleɪd ɑn waɪl ðeɪ tɔkt/
Dispense with a vest on a day like this.
/dɪˈspɛns wɪθ ə vɛst ɑn ə deɪ laɪk ðɪs/
The bunch of grapes was pressed into wine.
/ðə bʌntʃ ʌv ɡreɪps wʌz prɛst ˈɪntu waɪn/
He sent the figs, but kept the ripe cherries.
/hi sɛnt ðə fɪɡz bʌt kɛpt ðə raɪp ˈtʃɛriz/
The hinge on the door creaked with old age.
/ðə hɪndʒ ɑn ðə dɔr krikt wɪθ oʊld eɪdʒ/
The screen before the fire kept in the sparks.
/ðə skrin bɪˈfɔr ðə faɪər kɛpt ɪn ðə spɑrks/
Fly by night, and you waste little time.
/flaɪ baɪ naɪt ænd ju weɪst ˈlɪtəl taɪm/
Thick glasses helped him read the print.
/θɪk ˈɡlæsəz hɛlpt hɪm rid ðə prɪnt/
Birth and death mark the limits of life.
/bɜrθ ænd dɛθ mɑrk ðə ˈlɪməts ʌv laɪf/
The chair looked strong but had no bottom.
/ðə tʃɛr lʊkt strɔŋ bʌt hæd noʊ ˈbɑtəm/
The kite flew wildly in the high wind.
/ðə kaɪt flu ˈwaɪldli ɪn ðə haɪ wɪnd/
A fur muff is stylish once more.
/ə fɜr mʌf ɪz ˈstaɪlɪʃ wʌns mɔr/
The tin box held priceless stones.
/ðə tɪn bɑks hɛld ˈpraɪsləs stoʊnz/
We need an end of all such matter.
/wi nid æn ɛnd ʌv ɔl sʌtʃ ˈmætər/
The case was puzzling to the old and wise.
/ðə keɪs wʌz ˈpʌzəlɪŋ tu ði oʊld ænd waɪz/
The bright lanterns were gay on the dark lawn.
/ðə braɪt ˈlæntərnz wər ɡeɪ ɑn ðə dɑrk lɔn/
We don't get much money but we have fun.
/wi doʊnt ɡɛt mʌtʃ ˈmʌni bʌt wi hæv fʌn/
The youth drove with zest, but little skill.
/ðə juθ droʊv wɪθ zɛst bʌt ˈlɪtəl skɪl/
Five years he lived with a shaggy dog.
/faɪv jɪrz hi lɪvd wɪθ ə ˈʃæɡi dɔɡ/
A fence cuts through the corner lot.
/ə fɛns kʌts θru ðə ˈkɔrnər lɑt/
The way to save money is not to spend much.
/ðə weɪ tu seɪv ˈmʌni ɪz nɑt tu spɛnd mʌtʃ/
Shut the hatch before the waves push it in.
/ʃʌt ðə hætʃ bɪˈfɔr ðə weɪvz pʊʃ ɪt ɪn/
The odor of spring makes young hearts jump.
/ði ˈoʊdər ʌv sprɪŋ meɪks jʌŋ hɑrts dʒʌmp/
Crack the walnut with your sharp side teeth.
/kræk ðə ˈwɔlnʌt wɪθ jʊr ʃɑrp saɪd tiθ/
He offered proof in the form of a large chart.
/hi ˈɔfərd pruf ɪn ðə fɔrm ʌv ə lɑrdʒ tʃɑrt/
Send the stuff in a thick paper bag.
/sɛnd ðə stʌf ɪn ə θɪk ˈpeɪpər bæɡ/
A quart of milk is water for the most part.
/ə kwɔrt ʌv mɪlk ɪz ˈwɔtər fər ðə moʊst pɑrt/
They told wild tales to frighten him.
/ðeɪ toʊld waɪld teɪlz tu ˈfraɪtən hɪm/
The three story house was built of stone.
/ðə θri ˈstɔri haʊs wʌz bɪlt ʌv stoʊn/
In the rear of the ground floor was a large passage.
/ɪn ðə rɪr ʌv ðə ɡraʊnd flɔr wʌz ə lɑrdʒ ˈpæsɪdʒ/
A man in a blue sweater sat at the desk.
/ə mæn ɪn ə blu ˈswɛtər sæt æt ðə dɛsk/
Oats are a food eaten by horse and man.
/oʊts ɑr ə fud ˈitən baɪ hɔrs ænd mæn/
Their eyelids droop for want of sleep.
/ðɛr ˈaɪlɪdz drup fər wɑnt ʌv slip/
A sip of tea revives his tired friend.
/ə sɪp ʌv ti rɪˈvaɪvz hɪz ˈtaɪərd frɛnd/
There are many ways to do these things.
/ðɛr ɑr ˈmɛni weɪz tu du ðiz θɪŋz/
Tuck the sheet under the edge of the mat.
/tʌk ðə ʃit ˈʌndər ði ɛdʒ ʌv ðə mæt/
A force equal to that would move the earth.
/ə fɔrs ˈikwəl tu ðæt wʊd muv ði ɜrθ/
We like to see clear weather.
/wi laɪk tu si klɪr ˈwɛðər/
The work of the tailor is seen on each side.
/ðə wɜrk ʌv ðə ˈteɪlər ɪz sin ɑn itʃ saɪd/
Take a chance and win a china doll.
/teɪk ə tʃæns ænd wɪn ə ˈtʃaɪnə dɔl/
Shake the dust from your shoes, stranger.
/ʃeɪk ðə dʌst frʌm jʊr ʃuz ˈstreɪndʒər/
She was kind to sick old people.
/ʃi wʌz kaɪnd tu sɪk oʊld ˈpipəl/
The square wooden crate was packed to be shipped.
/ðə skwɛr ˈwʊdən kreɪt wʌz pækt tu bi ʃɪpt/
The dusty bench stood by the stone wall.
/ðə ˈdʌsti bɛntʃ stʊd baɪ ðə stoʊn wɔl/
We dress to suit the weather of most days.
/wi drɛs tu sut ðə ˈwɛðər ʌv moʊst deɪz/
Smile when you say nasty words.
/smaɪl wɛn ju seɪ ˈnæsti wɜrdz/
A bowl of rice is free with chicken stew.
/ə boʊl ʌv raɪs ɪz fri wɪθ ˈtʃɪkən stu/
The water in this well is a source of good health.
/ðə ˈwɔtər ɪn ðɪs wɛl ɪz ə sɔrs ʌv ɡʊd hɛlθ/
Take shelter in this tent, but keep still.
/teɪk ˈʃɛltər ɪn ðɪs tɛnt bʌt kip stɪl/
That guy is the writer of a few banned books.
/ðæt ɡaɪ ɪz ðə ˈraɪtər ʌv ə fju bænd bʊks/
The little tales they tell are false.
/ðə ˈlɪtəl teɪlz ðeɪ tɛl ɑr fɔls/
The door was barred, locked, and bolted as well.
/ðə dɔr wʌz bɑrd lɑkt ænd ˈboʊltəd æz wɛl/
Ripe pears are fit for a queen's table.
/raɪp pɛrz ɑr fɪt fər ə kwinz ˈteɪbəl/
A big wet stain was on the round carpet.
/ə bɪɡ wɛt steɪn wʌz ɑn ðə raʊnd ˈkɑrpət/
The kite dipped and swayed, but stayed aloft.
/ðə kaɪt dɪpt ænd sweɪd bʌt steɪd əˈlɔft/
The pleasant hours fly by much too soon.
/ðə ˈplɛzənt aʊrz flaɪ baɪ mʌtʃ tu sun/
The room was crowded with a wild mob.
/ðə rum wʌz ˈkraʊdəd wɪθ ə waɪld mɑb/
This strong arm shall shield your honor.
/ðɪs strɔŋ ɑrm ʃæl ʃild jʊr ˈɑnər/
She blushed when he gave her a white orchid.
/ʃi blʌʃt wɛn hi ɡeɪv hər ə waɪt ˈɔrkəd/
The beetle droned in the hot June sun.
/ðə ˈbitəl droʊnd ɪn ðə hɑt dʒun sʌn/
Press the pedal with your left foot.
/prɛs ðə ˈpɛdəl wɪθ jʊr lɛft fʊt/
Neat plans fail without luck.
/nit plænz feɪl wɪˈθaʊt lʌk/
The black trunk fell from the landing.
/ðə blæk trʌŋk fɛl frʌm ðə ˈlændɪŋ/
The bank pressed for payment of the debt.
/ðə bæŋk prɛst fər ˈpeɪmənt ʌv ðə dɛt/
The theft of the pearl pin was kept secret.
/ðə θɛft ʌv ðə pɜrl pɪn wʌz kɛpt ˈsicrət/
Shake hands with this friendly child.
/ʃeɪk hændz wɪθ ðɪs ˈfrɛndli tʃaɪld/
The vast space stretched into the far distance.
/ðə væst speɪs strɛtʃt ˈɪntu ðə fɑr ˈdɪstəns/
A rich farm is rare in this sandy waste.
/ə rɪtʃ fɑrm ɪz rɛr ɪn ðɪs ˈsændi weɪst/
His wide grin earned many friends.
/hɪz waɪd ɡrɪn ɜrnd ˈmɛni frɛndz/
Flax makes a fine brand of paper.
/flæks meɪks ə faɪn brænd ʌv ˈpeɪpər/
Hurdle the pit with the aid of a long pole.
/ˈhɜrdəl ðə pɪt wɪθ ði eɪd ʌv ə lɔŋ poʊl/
A strong bid may scare your partner stiff.
/ə strɔŋ bɪd meɪ skɛr jʊr ˈpɑrtnər stɪf/
Even a just cause needs power to win.
/ˈivən ə dʒʌst kɔz nidz ˈpaʊər tu wɪn/
Peep under the tent and see the clowns.
/pip ˈʌndər ðə tɛnt ænd si ðə klaʊnz/
The leaf drifts along with a slow spin.
/ðə lif drɪfts əˈlɔŋ wɪθ ə sloʊ spɪn/
Cheap clothes are flashy but don't last.
/tʃip kloʊðz ɑr ˈflæʃi bʌt doʊnt læst/
A thing of small note can cause despair.
/ə θɪŋ ʌv smɔl noʊt kæn kɔz dɪˈspɛr/
Flood the mails with requests for this book.
/flʌd ðə meɪlz wɪθ rɪˈkwɛsts fər ðɪs bʊk/
A thick coat of black paint covered all.
/ə θɪk koʊt ʌv blæk peɪnt ˈkʌvərd ɔl/
The pencil was cut to be sharp at both ends.
/ðə ˈpɛnsəl wʌz kʌt tu bi ʃɑrp æt boʊθ ɛndz/
Those last words were a strong statement.
/ðoʊz læst wɜrdz wər ə strɔŋ ˈsteɪtmənt/
He wrote his name boldly at the top of the sheet.
/hi roʊt hɪz neɪm ˈboʊldli æt ðə tɑp ʌv ðə ʃit/
Dill pickles are sour but taste fine.
/dɪl ˈpɪkəlz ɑr saʊr bʌt teɪst faɪn/
Down that road is the way to the grain farmer.
/daʊn ðæt roʊd ɪz ðə weɪ tu ðə ɡreɪn ˈfɑrmər/
Either mud or dust are found at all times.
/ˈiðər mʌd ər dʌst ɑr faʊnd æt ɔl taɪmz/
The best method is to fix it in place with clips.
/ðə bɛst ˈmɛθəd ɪz tu fɪks ɪt ɪn pleɪs wɪθ klɪps/
If you mumble your speech will be lost.
/ɪf ju ˈmʌmbəl jʊr spitʃ wɪl bi lɔst/
At night the alarm roused him from a deep sleep.
/æt naɪt ði əˈlɑrm raʊzd hɪm frʌm ə dip slip/
Read just what the meter says.
/rid dʒʌst wʌt ðə ˈmitər sɛz/
Fill your pack with bright trinkets for the poor.
/fɪl jʊr pæk wɪθ braɪt ˈtrɪŋkəts fər ðə pʊr/
The small red neon lamp went out.
/ðə smɔl rɛd ˈniɑn læmp wɛnt aʊt/
Clams are small, round, soft, and tasty.
/klæmz ɑr smɔl raʊnd sɔft ænd ˈteɪsti/
The fan whirled its round blades softly.
/ðə fæn wɜrld ɪts raʊnd bleɪdz ˈsɔftli/
The line where the edges join was clean.
/ðə laɪn wɛr ði ˈɛdʒəz dʒɔɪn wʌz klin/
Breathe deep and smell the piny air.
/brið dip ænd smɛl ðə ˈpaɪni ɛr/
It matters not if he reads these words or those.
/ɪt ˈmætərz nɑt ɪf hi ridz ðiz wɜrdz ər ðoʊz/
A brown leather bag hung from its strap.
/ə braʊn ˈlɛðər bæɡ hʌŋ frʌm ɪts stræp/
A toad and a frog are hard to tell apart.
/ə toʊd ænd ə frɔɡ ɑr hɑrd tu tɛl əˈpɑrt/
A white silk jacket goes with any shoes.
/ə waɪt sɪlk ˈdʒækət ɡoʊz wɪθ ˈɛni ʃuz/
A break in the dam almost caused a flood.
/ə breɪk ɪn ðə dæm ˈɔlˌmoʊst kɔzd ə flʌd/
Paint the sockets in the wall dull green.
/peɪnt ðə ˈsɑkəts ɪn ðə wɔl dʌl ɡrin/
The child crawled into the dense grass.
/ðə tʃaɪld krɔld ˈɪntu ðə dɛns ɡræs/
Bribes fail where honest men work.
/braɪbz feɪl wɛr ˈɑnəst mɛn wɜrk/
Trample the spark, else the flames will spread.
/ˈtræmpəl ðə spɑrk ɛls ðə fleɪmz wɪl sprɛd/
The hilt of the sword was carved with fine designs.
/ðə hɪlt ʌv ðə sɔrd wʌz kɑrvd wɪθ faɪn dɪˈzaɪnz/
A round hole was drilled through the thin board.
/ə raʊnd hoʊl wʌz drɪld θru ðə θɪn bɔrd/
Footprints showed the path he took up the beach.
/ˈfʊtˌprɪnts ʃoʊd ðə pæθ hi tʊk ʌp ðə bitʃ/
She was waiting at my front lawn.
/ʃi wʌz ˈweɪtɪŋ æt maɪ frʌnt lɔn/
A vent near the edge brought in fresh air.
/ə vɛnt nɪr ði ɛdʒ brɔt ɪn frɛʃ ɛr/
Prod the old mule with a crooked stick.
/prɑd ði oʊld mjul wɪθ ə ˈkrʊkəd stɪk/
It is a band of steel three inches wide.
/ɪt ɪz ə bænd ʌv stil θri ˈɪntʃəz waɪd/
The pipe ran almost the length of the ditch.
/ðə paɪp ræn ˈɔlˌmoʊst ðə lɛŋkθ ʌv ðə dɪtʃ/
It was hidden from sight by a mass of leaves and shrubs.
/ɪt wʌz ˈhɪdən frʌm saɪt baɪ ə mæs ʌv livz ænd ʃrʌbz/
The weight of the package was seen on the high scale.
/ðə weɪt ʌv ðə ˈpækədʒ wʌz sin ɑn ðə haɪ skeɪl/
Wake and rise, and step into the green outdoors.
/weɪk ænd raɪz ænd stɛp ˈɪntu ðə ɡrin ˈaʊtˌdɔrz/
The green light in the brown box flickered.
/ðə ɡrin laɪt ɪn ðə braʊn bɑks ˈflɪkərd/
The brass tube circled the high wall.
/ðə bræs tub ˈsɜrkəld ðə haɪ wɔl/
The lobes of her ears were pierced to hold rings.
/ðə loʊbz ʌv hər ɪrz wər pɪrst tu hoʊld rɪŋz/
Hold the hammer near the end to drive the nail.
/hoʊld ðə ˈhæmər nɪr ði ɛnd tu draɪv ðə neɪl/
Next Sunday is the twelfth of the month.
/nɛkst ˈsʌndeɪ ɪz ðə twɛlfθ ʌv ðə mʌnθ/
Every word and phrase he speaks is true.
/ˈɛvri wɜrd ænd freɪz hi spiks ɪz tru/
He put his last cartridge into the gun and fired.
/hi pʊt hɪz læst ˈkɑrtrədʒ ˈɪntu ðə ɡʌn ænd faɪərd/
They took their kids from the public school.
/ðeɪ tʊk ðɛr kɪdz frʌm ðə ˈpʌblɪk skul/
Drive the screw straight into the wood.
/draɪv ðə skru streɪt ˈɪntu ðə wʊd/
Keep the hatch tight and the watch constant.
/kip ðə hætʃ taɪt ænd ðə wɑtʃ ˈkɑnstənt/
Sever the twine with a quick snip of the knife.
/ˈsɛvər ðə twaɪn wɪθ ə kwɪk snɪp ʌv ðə naɪf/
Paper will dry out when wet.
/ˈpeɪpər wɪl draɪ aʊt wɛn wɛt/
Slide the catch back and open the desk.
/slaɪd ðə kætʃ bæk ænd ˈoʊpən ðə dɛsk/
Help the weak to preserve their strength.
/hɛlp ðə wik tu prɪˈzɜrv ðɛr strɛŋkθ/
A sullen smile gets few friends.
/ə ˈsʌlən smaɪl ɡɛts fju frɛndz/
Stop whistling and watch the boys march.
/stɑp ˈwɪsəlɪŋ ænd wɑtʃ ðə bɔɪz mɑrtʃ/
Jerk the cord, and out tumbles the gold.
/dʒɜrk ðə kɔrd ænd aʊt ˈtʌmbəlz ðə ɡoʊld/
Slide the tray across the glass top.
/slaɪd ðə treɪ əˈkrɔs ðə ɡlæs tɑp/
The cloud moved in a stately way and was gone.
/ðə klaʊd muvd ɪn ə ˈsteɪtli weɪ ænd wʌz ɡɔn/
Light maple makes for a swell room.
/laɪt ˈmeɪpəl meɪks fər ə swɛl rum/
Set the piece here and say nothing.
/sɛt ðə pis hɪr ænd seɪ ˈnʌθɪŋ/
Dull stories make her laugh.
/dʌl ˈstɔriz meɪk hər læf/
A stiff cord will do to fasten your shoe.
/ə stɪf kɔrd wɪl du tu ˈfæsən jʊr ʃu/
Get the trust fund to the bank early.
/ɡɛt ðə trʌst fʌnd tu ðə bæŋk ˈɜrli/
Choose between the high road and the low.
/tʃuz bɪˈtwin ðə haɪ roʊd ænd ðə loʊ/
A plea for funds seems to come again.
/ə pli fər fʌndz simz tu kʌm əˈɡɛn/
He lent his coat to the tall gaunt stranger.
/hi lɛnt hɪz koʊt tu ðə tɔl ɡɔnt ˈstreɪndʒər/
There is a strong chance it will happen once more.
/ðɛr ɪz ə strɔŋ tʃæns ɪt wɪl ˈhæpən wʌns mɔr/
The duke left the park in a silver coach.
/ðə duk lɛft ðə pɑrk ɪn ə ˈsɪlvər koʊtʃ/
Greet the new guests and leave quickly.
/ɡrit ðə nu ɡɛsts ænd liv ˈkwɪkli/
When the frost has come it is time for turkey.
/wɛn ðə frɔst hæz kʌm ɪt ɪz taɪm fər ˈtɜrki/
Sweet words work better than fierce.
/swit wɜrdz wɜrk ˈbɛtər ðæn fɪrs/
A thin stripe runs down the middle.
/ə θɪn straɪp rʌnz daʊn ðə ˈmɪdəl/
A six comes up more often than a ten.
/ə sɪks kʌmz ʌp mɔr ˈɔfən ðæn ə tɛn/
Lush fern grow on the lofty rocks.
/lʌʃ fɜrn ɡroʊ ɑn ðə ˈlɔfti rɑks/
The ram scared the school children off.
/ðə ræm skɛrd ðə skul ˈtʃɪldrən ɔf/
The team with the best timing looks good.
/ðə tim wɪθ ðə bɛst ˈtaɪmɪŋ lʊks ɡʊd/
The farmer swapped his horse for a brown ox.
/ðə ˈfɑrmər swæpt hɪz hɔrs fər ə braʊn ɑks/
Sit on the perch and tell the others what to do.
/sɪt ɑn ðə pɜrtʃ ænd tɛl ði ˈʌðərz wʌt tu du/
A steep trail is painful for our feet.
/ə stip treɪl ɪz ˈpeɪnfəl fər aʊr fit/
The early phase of life moves fast.
/ði ˈɜrli feɪz ʌv laɪf muvz fæst/
Green moss grows on the northern side.
/ɡrin mɔs ɡroʊz ɑn ðə ˈnɔrðərn saɪd/
Tea in thin china has a sweet taste.
/ti ɪn θɪn ˈtʃaɪnə hæz ə swit teɪst/
Pitch the straw through the door of the stable.
/pɪtʃ ðə strɔ θru ðə dɔr ʌv ðə ˈsteɪbəl/
The latch on the back gate needed a nail.
/ðə lætʃ ɑn ðə bæk ɡeɪt ˈnidəd ə neɪl/
The goose was brought straight from the old market.
/ðə ɡus wʌz brɔt streɪt frʌm ði oʊld ˈmɑrkət/
The sink is the thing in which we pile dishes.
/ðə sɪŋk ɪz ðə θɪŋ ɪn wɪtʃ wi paɪl ˈdɪʃəz/
A whiff of it will cure the most stubborn cold.
/ə wɪf ʌv ɪt wɪl kjʊr ðə moʊst ˈstʌbərn koʊld/
The facts don't always show who is right.
/ðə fækts doʊnt ˈɔlˌweɪz ʃoʊ hu ɪz raɪt/
She flaps her cape as she parades the street.
/ʃi flæps hər keɪp æz ʃi pəˈreɪdz ðə strit/
The loss of the cruiser was a blow to the fleet.
/ðə lɔs ʌv ðə ˈkruzər wʌz ə bloʊ tu ðə flit/
Loop the braid to the left and then over.
/lup ðə breɪd tu ðə lɛft ænd ðɛn ˈoʊvər/
Plead with the lawyer to drop the lost cause.
/plid wɪθ ðə ˈlɔjər tu drɑp ðə lɔst kɔz/
Calves thrive on tender spring grass.
/kævz θraɪv ɑn ˈtɛndər sprɪŋ ɡræs/
Post no bills on this office wall.
/poʊst noʊ bɪlz ɑn ðɪs ˈɔfɪs wɔl/
Tear a thin sheet from the yellow pad.
/tɛr ə θɪn ʃit frʌm ðə ˈjɛloʊ pæd/
A cruise in warm waters in a sleek yacht is fun.
/ə kruz ɪn wɔrm ˈwɔtərz ɪn ə slik jɑt ɪz fʌn/
A streak of color ran down the left edge.
/ə strik ʌv ˈkʌlər ræn daʊn ðə lɛft ɛdʒ/
It was done before the boy could see it.
/ɪt wʌz dʌn bɪˈfɔr ðə bɔɪ kʊd si ɪt/
Crouch before you jump or miss the mark.
/kraʊtʃ bɪˈfɔr ju dʒʌmp ər mɪs ðə mɑrk/
Pack the kits and don't forget the salt.
/pæk ðə kɪts ænd doʊnt fərˈɡɛt ðə sɔlt/
The square peg will settle in the round hole.
/ðə skwɛr pɛɡ wɪl ˈsɛtəl ɪn ðə raʊnd hoʊl/
Fine soap saves tender skin.
/faɪn soʊp seɪvz ˈtɛndər skɪn/
Poached eggs and tea must suffice.
/poʊtʃt ɛɡz ænd ti mʌst səˈfaɪs/
Bad nerves are jangled by a door slam.
/bæd nɜrvz ɑr ˈdʒæŋɡəld baɪ ə dɔr slæm/
Ship maps are different from those for planes.
/ʃɪp mæps ɑr ˈdɪfərənt frʌm ðoʊz fər pleɪnz/
Dimes showered down from all sides.
/daɪmz ˈʃaʊərd daʊn frʌm ɔl saɪdz/
They sang the same tunes at each party.
/ðeɪ sæŋ ðə seɪm tunz æt itʃ ˈpɑrti/
The sky in the west is tinged with orange red.
/ðə skaɪ ɪn ðə wɛst ɪz tɪndʒd wɪθ ˈɔrəndʒ rɛd/
The pods of peas ferment in bare fields.
/ðə pɑdz ʌv piz fərˈmɛnt ɪn bɛr fildz/
The horse balked and threw the tall rider.
/ðə hɔrs bɔkt ænd θru ðə tɔl ˈraɪdər/
The hitch between the horse and cart broke.
/ðə hɪtʃ bɪˈtwin ðə hɔrs ænd kɑrt broʊk/
Pile the coal high in the shed corner.
/paɪl ðə koʊl haɪ ɪn ðə ʃɛd ˈkɔrnər/
A gold vase is both rare and costly.
/ə ɡoʊld veɪs ɪz boʊθ rɛr ænd ˈkɔstli/
The knife was hung inside its bright sheath.
/ðə naɪf wʌz hʌŋ ɪnˈsaɪd ɪts braɪt ʃiθ/
The rarest spice comes from the far East.
/ðə ˈrɛrəst spaɪs kʌmz frʌm ðə fɑr ist/
The roof should be tilted at a sharp slant.
/ðə ruf ʃʊd bi ˈtɪltəd æt ə ʃɑrp slænt/
A smatter of French is worse than none.
/ə ˈsmætər ʌv frɛntʃ ɪz wɜrs ðæn nʌn/
The mule trod the treadmill day and night.
/ðə mjul trɑd ðə ˈtrɛdˌmɪl deɪ ænd naɪt/
The aim of the contest is to raise a great fund.
/ði eɪm ʌv ðə ˈkɑntɛst ɪz tu reɪz ə ɡreɪt fʌnd/
To send it now in large amounts is bad.
/tu sɛnd ɪt naʊ ɪn lɑrdʒ əˈmaʊnts ɪz bæd/
There is a fine hard tang in salty air.
/ðɛr ɪz ə faɪn hɑrd tæŋ ɪn ˈsɔlti ɛr/
Cod is the main business of the north shore.
/kɑd ɪz ðə meɪn ˈbɪznəs ʌv ðə nɔrθ ʃɔr/
The slab was hewn from heavy blocks of slate.
/ðə slæb wʌz hjun frʌm ˈhɛvi blɑks ʌv sleɪt/
Dunk the stale biscuits into strong drink.
/dʌŋk ðə steɪl ˈbɪskəts ˈɪntu strɔŋ drɪŋk/
Hang tinsel from both branches.
/hæŋ ˈtɪnsəl frʌm boʊθ ˈbræntʃəz/
Cap the jar with a tight brass cover.
/kæp ðə dʒɑr wɪθ ə taɪt bræs ˈkʌvər/
The poor boy missed the boat again.
/ðə pʊr bɔɪ mɪst ðə boʊt əˈɡɛn/
Be sure to set the lamp firmly in the hole.
/bi ʃʊr tu sɛt ðə læmp ˈfɜrmli ɪn ðə hoʊl/
Pick a card and slip it under the pack.
/pɪk ə kɑrd ænd slɪp ɪt ˈʌndər ðə pæk/
A round mat will cover the dull spot.
/ə raʊnd mæt wɪl ˈkʌvər ðə dʌl spɑt/
The first part of the plan needs changing.
/ðə fɜrst pɑrt ʌv ðə plæn nidz ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
A good book informs of what we ought to know.
/ə ɡʊd bʊk ɪnˈfɔrmz ʌv wʌt wi ɔt tu noʊ/
The mail comes in three batches per day.
/ðə meɪl kʌmz ɪn θri ˈbætʃəz pər deɪ/
You cannot brew tea in a cold pot.
/ju ˈkænɑt bru ti ɪn ə koʊld pɑt/
Dots of light betrayed the black cat.
/dɑts ʌv laɪt bɪˈtreɪd ðə blæk kæt/
Put the chart on the mantel and tack it down.
/pʊt ðə tʃɑrt ɑn ðə ˈmæntəl ænd tæk ɪt daʊn/
The night shift men rate extra pay.
/ðə naɪt ʃɪft mɛn reɪt ˈɛkstrə peɪ/
The red paper brightened the dim stage.
/ðə rɛd ˈpeɪpər ˈbraɪtənd ðə dɪm steɪdʒ/
See the player scoot to third base.
/si ðə ˈpleɪər skut tu θɜrd beɪs/
Slide the bill between the two leaves.
/slaɪd ðə bɪl bɪˈtwin ðə tu livz/
Many hands help get the job done.
/ˈmɛni hændz hɛlp ɡɛt ðə dʒɑb dʌn/
We don't like to admit our small faults.
/wi doʊnt laɪk tu ædˈmɪt aʊr smɔl fɔlts/
No doubt about the way the wind blows.
/noʊ daʊt əˈbaʊt ðə weɪ ðə wɪnd bloʊz/
Dig deep in the earth for pirate's gold.
/dɪɡ dip ɪn ði ɜrθ fər ˈpaɪrəts ɡoʊld/
The steady drip is worse than a drenching rain.
/ðə ˈstɛdi drɪp ɪz wɜrs ðæn ə ˈdrɛntʃɪŋ reɪn/
A flat pack takes less luggage space.
/ə flæt pæk teɪks lɛs ˈlʌɡədʒ speɪs/
Green ice frosted the punch bowl.
/ɡrin aɪs ˈfrɔstəd ðə pʌntʃ boʊl/
A stuffed chair slipped from the moving van.
/ə stʌft tʃɛr slɪpt frʌm ðə ˈmuvɪŋ væn/
The stitch will serve but needs to be shortened.
/ðə stɪtʃ wɪl sɜrv bʌt nidz tu bi ˈʃɔrtənd/
A thin book fits in the side pocket.
/ə θɪn bʊk fɪts ɪn ðə saɪd ˈpɑkət/
The gloss on top made it unfit to read.
/ðə ɡlɔs ɑn tɑp meɪd ɪt ʌnˈfɪt tu rid/
The hail pattered on the burnt brown grass.
/ðə heɪl ˈpætərd ɑn ðə bɜrnt braʊn ɡræs/
Seven seals were stamped on great sheets.
/ˈsɛvən silz wər stæmpt ɑn ɡreɪt ʃits/
Our troops are set to strike heavy blows.
/aʊr trups ɑr sɛt tu straɪk ˈhɛvi bloʊz/
The store was jammed before the sale could start.
/ðə stɔr wʌz dʒæmd bɪˈfɔr ðə seɪl kʊd stɑrt/
It was a bad error on the part of the new judge.
/ɪt wʌz ə bæd ˈɛrər ɑn ðə pɑrt ʌv ðə nu dʒʌdʒ/
One step more and the board will collapse.
/wʌn stɛp mɔr ænd ðə bɔrd wɪl kəˈlæps/
Take the match and strike it against your shoe.
/teɪk ðə mætʃ ænd straɪk ɪt əˈɡɛnst jʊr ʃu/
The pot boiled, but the contents failed to jell.
/ðə pɑt bɔɪld bʌt ðə ˈkɑntɛnts feɪld tu dʒɛl/
The baby puts his right foot in his mouth.
/ðə ˈbeɪbi pʊts hɪz raɪt fʊt ɪn hɪz maʊθ/
The bombs left most of the town in ruins.
/ðə bɑmz lɛft moʊst ʌv ðə taʊn ɪn ˈruənz/
Stop and stare at the hard working man.
/stɑp ænd stɛr æt ðə hɑrd ˈwɜrkɪŋ mæn/
The streets are narrow and full of sharp turns.
/ðə strits ɑr ˈnæroʊ ænd fʊl ʌv ʃɑrp tɜrnz/
The pup jerked the leash as he saw a feline shape.
/ðə pʌp dʒɜrkt ðə liʃ æz hi sɔ ə ˈfilaɪn ʃeɪp/
Open your book to the first page.
/ˈoʊpən jʊr bʊk tu ðə fɜrst peɪdʒ/
Fish evade the net and swim off.
/fɪʃ ɪˈveɪd ðə nɛt ænd swɪm ɔf/
Dip the pail once and let it settle.
/dɪp ðə peɪl wʌns ænd lɛt ɪt ˈsɛtəl/
Will you please answer that phone.
/wɪl ju pliz ˈænsər ðæt foʊn/
The big red apple fell to the ground.
/ðə bɪɡ rɛd ˈæpəl fɛl tu ðə ɡraʊnd/
The curtain rose and the show was on.
/ðə ˈkɜrtən roʊz ænd ðə ʃoʊ wʌz ɑn/
The young prince became heir to the throne.
/ðə jʌŋ prɪns bɪˈkeɪm ɛr tu ðə θroʊn/
He sent the boy on a short errand.
/hi sɛnt ðə bɔɪ ɑn ə ʃɔrt ˈɛrənd/
Leave now and you will arrive on time.
/liv naʊ ænd ju wɪl əˈraɪv ɑn taɪm/
The corner store was robbed last night.
/ðə ˈkɔrnər stɔr wʌz rɑbd læst naɪt/
A gold ring will please most any girl.
/ə ɡoʊld rɪŋ wɪl pliz moʊst ˈɛni ɡɜrl/
The long journey home took a year.
/ðə lɔŋ ˈdʒɜrni hoʊm tʊk ə jɪr/
She saw a cat in the neighbor's house.
/ʃi sɔ ə kæt ɪn ðə ˈneɪbərz haʊs/
A pink shell was found on the sandy beach.
/ə pɪŋk ʃɛl wʌz faʊnd ɑn ðə ˈsændi bitʃ/
Small children came to see him.
/smɔl ˈtʃɪldrən keɪm tu si hɪm/
The grass and bushes were wet with dew.
/ðə ɡræs ænd ˈbʊʃəz wər wɛt wɪθ du/
The blind man counted his old coins.
/ðə blaɪnd mæn ˈkaʊntəd hɪz oʊld kɔɪnz/
A severe storm tore down the barn.
/ə səˈvɪr stɔrm tɔr daʊn ðə bɑrn/
She called his name many times.
/ʃi kɔld hɪz neɪm ˈmɛni taɪmz/
When you hear the bell, come quickly.
/wɛn ju hɪr ðə bɛl kʌm ˈkwɪkli/