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Vowel Sounds in American English

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Which of the following is true about vowels in standard American English?

Vowels involve less obstruction of airflow (correct)

Vowels do not involve any obstruction of airflow

Vowels involve more obstruction of airflow

Vowels involve the same obstruction of airflow as consonants

Can consonant features be used to distinguish between different vowels?

Yes, consonant features can be used to distinguish between different vowels

No, consonant features cannot be used to distinguish between different vowels (correct)

Consonant features can only be used to distinguish between some vowels

Consonant features are not relevant in distinguishing vowels

How many stressed vowels are there in standard American English?

21 (correct)

What are the four features used to distinguish vowels?

Tongue position, tongue height, lip rounding, tenseness Signup and view all the answers

How can vowels be distinguished based on tongue position?

By how far back in the mouth the tongue is Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the tongue used to distinguish vowels?

High/mid/low Signup and view all the answers

What feature is used to distinguish vowels based on lip rounding?

Lip tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between tense and lax vowels?

Tense vowels involve more tongue tension than lax vowels Signup and view all the answers

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Vowels in Standard American English

Vowels can be distinguished using consonant features.
There are 5 stressed vowels in standard American English.
The four features used to distinguish vowels are:
- Height (high, mid, low)
- Front/Central/Back
- Rounded/Unrounded
- Tense/Lax
Vowels can be distinguished based on tongue position, specifically:
- Height (high, mid, low)
Lip rounding is a feature used to distinguish vowels, specifically:
- Rounded/Unrounded
The difference between tense and lax vowels is:
- Tense vowels are longer and more peripheral, while lax vowels are shorter and more central.

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Test your knowledge on vowels in standard American English and explore if consonant features can be used to distinguish between different vowel sounds. Discover the number of stressed vowels in common words and learn about new features required to differentiate between the 21 vowels. Hold the vowel sound as you say these words to yourself.