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)

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2
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Е е

A

[ə]

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3
Q

ë

A

No change; Always stressed

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4
Q

И

A

[i] No change

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5
Q

i

A

[i] No change

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6
Q

Ю

A

[ju] No change

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7
Q

Я

A

[ə]

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8
Q

The only two SOFT vowels to change

A

Е/е; & Я –> [ə]

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