Phonetics: Front Vowel /æ/ Pronunciation

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The /æ/ sound is a back vowel.

False

The /Ʌ/ sound is a closed vowel.

False

The schwa is a stressed central vowel in English.

False

The /ɒ/ sound corresponds to the spelling 'o' in the word 'come'.

False

The long vowel /a:/ is represented by the letters 'ar' in spelling.

False

The /ʊ/ sound is a back, close (high) vowel.

True

Vowels are articulated with a complete or partial closure in the oral cavity.

False

The lips are rounded when articulating the /ɒ/ sound.

True

Diphthongs are vowels with three distinct sounds within one syllable.

False

The /æ/ sound is spelt with an 'o' in conversational spelling.

False

Monophthongs are vowels with two distinct sounds within one syllable.

False

Long vowels are approximately half as long as short vowels.

False

Learn about the production and spelling of the front vowel sound /æ/ in words like 'hat', 'man', and 'plait'. Understand the tongue and lip positions to master this phonetic sound.

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