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/?

    <p>Mid, front, lax</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Low, front, lax</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mid, central, lax</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mid, central, lax</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mid, back, tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mid, back, lax</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>High, back, tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>High, back, lax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Description

    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!

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