Russian Unstressed (Short) Vowel Reductions (Changes) -*None at ends of words (except o-->a) Flashcards
(No changes with long unstressed vowels or ends of words, except for o-->a)
1
Q
The only HARD vowel to change
A
o –> a (including final syllables)
2
Q
Е е
A
[ə]
3
Q
ë
A
No change; Always stressed
4
Q
И
A
[i] No change
5
Q
i
A
[i] No change
6
Q
Ю
A
[ju] No change
7
Q
Я
A
[ə]
8
Q
The only two SOFT vowels to change
A
Е/е; & Я –> [ə]
