5 Questions
What are the primary cardinal vowels?
i u a
What are the two sets of (secondary) cardinal vowels based on?
Lips can be Round or Spread
What is a monophthong?
A vowel produced with no significant variation in the position of the tongue during production
How many different heights of vowels does RP English have?
Three: High, Mid, Low
How many different positions of vowels does RP English have?
Three: Front, Central, Back
Learn about the articulation, cardinal vowels, and monophthongs in this lecture. Explore the classification system for vowels and understand their characteristics as sonorants.
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