Phonology - Vowels Flashcards
0
Q
What do ‘front’, ‘centre’ and ‘back’ refer to?
A
The part of the tongue.
1
Q
What do ‘close’, ‘mid’ and ‘open’ refer to?
A
The distance between the tongue and the roof of the mouth.
2
Q
iː
A
Close front
3
Q
ɪ
A
Close front
4
Q
e
A
Front mid
5
Q
æ
A
Front open
6
Q
ʌ
A
Mid/Open centre
7
Q
u:
A
Close back
8
Q
ʊ
A
Close back
9
Q
ɔː
A
Mid back
10
Q
ɒ
A
Open back
11
Q
ɒ
A
Close back
