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Which principle of vowel classification refers to the vertical position of the tongue?
Which principle of vowel classification refers to the vertical position of the tongue?
Which vowel category is characterized by the tongue being positioned close to the roof of the mouth?
Which vowel category is characterized by the tongue being positioned close to the roof of the mouth?
Which vowel category is characterized by the tongue being in a relatively low position?
Which vowel category is characterized by the tongue being in a relatively low position?
Which principle of vowel classification refers to the horizontal position of the tongue?
Which principle of vowel classification refers to the horizontal position of the tongue?
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Which vowel category is characterized by the highest point of the tongue being towards the back of the mouth?
Which vowel category is characterized by the highest point of the tongue being towards the back of the mouth?
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Study Notes
Principles of Vowel Classification
- Vertical Position of the Tongue: Refers to how high or low the tongue is in the mouth during vowel production.
- High Vowels: Characterized by the tongue being positioned close to the roof of the mouth, resulting in a narrow oral cavity.
- Low Vowels: Represented by the tongue in a relatively low position, creating a more open oral cavity.
Horizontal Position of the Tongue
- Front Vowels: In this category, the highest point of the tongue is towards the front of the mouth, resulting in a distinct sound quality.
- Back Vowels: Defined by the highest point of the tongue being towards the back of the mouth, leading to a different set of vowel sounds.
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Test your knowledge of vowel classification with this quiz! Explore the principles of vowel categorization based on tongue height and other articulatory characteristics. Challenge yourself to identify high vowels and understand their phonetic features.
