For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.  wound

1. Analyze the question

The task is to identify the word among the options that contains the same vowel sound as the underlined letters in the word "wound".

2. Explain the concept

In English phonetics, the word "wound" (as in an injury) is pronounced with the /uː/ sound (the long 'oo' sound). This is the same vowel sound found in words like "food," "soon," or "pool."

It is important to distinguish this from the past tense of the verb "wind" (to turn), which is spelled the same way but pronounced with a diphthong /aʊ/ (like "found" or "round"). In standard English examination contexts, "wound" (an injury) is the primary reference.

3. Show the solution

Let’s look at the phonetic transcription of the options:

• A. foot: /fʊt/ — This uses the short /ʊ/ sound (the lax vowel).
• B. book: /bʊk/ — This also uses the short /ʊ/ sound.
• C. blood: /blʌd/ — This uses the short /ʌ/ sound (the 'uh' sound).
• D. moon: /muːn/ — This uses the long /uː/ sound.

Comparing the sounds:

• Wound = /wuːnd/
• Moon = /muːn/

Both words share the long /uː/ vowel sound.

4. Identify the answer

The correct option is D.

5. Tip

When dealing with vowel sounds in JAMB English, always say the words aloud slowly. If you are unsure, try to pair the word with a common rhyming word. For example, "wound" rhymes with "moon," "soon," and "spoon." If it rhymes, it almost certainly shares the same vowel sound!