Week 6 Flashcards by Lily Mainsbridge

Q

How do we describe vowels?

A

Difference in vowel sounds is produced by difference in position and size of the vocal track
Vowels are classifies in terms of: tongue height (high, mid, low), tongue fronting/backness (front, central, back), as well as the lip shape (rounded, unrounded)

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Q

What are: Tongue backness
Front vowels:
Mid vowels:
Back vowels:

A

Front: beat, bit
Mid: Boot
Back: Put, Bought

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Q

What are: Tongue Height
Close/High:
Mid:
Open/low

A

Close/high: Beat, bit
Mid: Bet
Open/Low: Bat, Part, But

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