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IPA Vowel Classification Flashcards

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What is the classification of the vowel sound /i/?

Low, front, lax

High, front, lax

High, front, tense (correct)

Mid, back, tense

What is the classification of the vowel sound /ɪ/?

Low, front, lax

Mid, back, lax

High, front, tense

High, front, lax (correct)

What is the classification of the vowel sound /e/?

Low, front, lax

Mid, front, tense (correct)

Mid, back, lax

High, back, tense

What is the classification of the vowel sound /ɛ/?

Mid, front, lax Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the vowel sound /æ/?

Low, front, lax Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the vowel sound /ə/?

Mid, central, lax Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the vowel sound /ʌ/?

Mid, central, lax Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the vowel sound /o/?

Mid, back, tense Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the vowel sound /ɔ/?

Mid, back, lax Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the vowel sound /u/?

High, back, tense Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the vowel sound /ʊ/?

High, back, lax Signup and view all the answers

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IPA Vowel Classification

Vowel sounds are classified by their height (high, mid, low), frontness or backness (front, central, back), and tenseness (tense, lax).

High Front Vowels

/i/: high, front, tense; example: "flee"
/ɪ/: high, front, lax; example: "bit"

Mid Front Vowels

/e/: mid, front, tense; example: "bait"
/ɛ/: mid, front, lax; example: "bet"
/æ/: low, front, lax; example: "cat"

Mid Central Vowels

/ə/: mid, central, lax; example: "alone"
/ʌ/: mid, central, lax; example: "but"

Mid Back Vowels

/o/: mid, back, tense; example: "coat"
/ɔ/: mid, back, lax; example: "auto"

High Back Vowels

/u/: high, back, tense; example: "boot"
/ʊ/: high, back, lax; example: "book"

Summary of Tension and Position

Tense vowels typically involve a more rigid vocal tract position and greater energy.
Lax vowels are produced with a more relaxed vocal tract, resulting in less tension during articulation.

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This quiz features flashcards focusing on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) vowel sounds. Each card presents a vowel symbol along with its definition, including the height, frontness, and tension of the vowel. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their understanding of phonetics!