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What is the classification of the vowel sound /i/?
What is the classification of the vowel sound /ɪ/?
What is the classification of the vowel sound /e/?
What is the classification of the vowel sound /ɛ/?
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What is the classification of the vowel sound /æ/?
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What is the classification of the vowel sound /ə/?
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What is the classification of the vowel sound /ʌ/?
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What is the classification of the vowel sound /o/?
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What is the classification of the vowel sound /ɔ/?
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What is the classification of the vowel sound /u/?
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What is the classification of the vowel sound /ʊ/?
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Study Notes
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!
