Minimal Pair Cards & Games – 144 Pronunciation Cards (6 Vowel Contrasts)

Strengthen listening discrimination and speaking clarity with this comprehensive set of 144 printable minimal pair cards.

This resource targets 6 essential vowel contrasts:

/ɪ/ vs /iː/
/ʊ/ vs /uː/
/æ/ vs /ʌ/
/æ/ vs /e/
/ɑː/ vs /^/
/ɜː/ vs /ɔː/

Students practise distinguishing and producing commonly confused sounds through structured, repeatable activities.

Includes:

• 18 printable pages (8 cards per page)
• 144 minimal pair word cards
• A list of ready-to-use classroom games

Perfect for:

✔ Pronunciation instruction
✔ Speech and articulation support
✔ Listening discrimination practice
✔ Reading intervention
✔ Accent reduction
✔ Small-group work

Suitable for upper elementary, secondary, and adult learners.

Low prep. Highly reusable. Ideal for long-term skill building.

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