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CHAPTER 7 Analysis of English Vowels A vowel may be defined as a practically uninterrupted flow of voiced , or vocalized , breath . The distinguishing character- istic of a particular vowel is the result of positions of the lips ...
CHAPTER 7 Analysis of English Vowels A vowel may be defined as a practically uninterrupted flow of voiced , or vocalized , breath . The distinguishing character- istic of a particular vowel is the result of positions of the lips ...
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The tip of the tongue should touch the lower front teeth in producing all vowels except [ u ] and [ u ] . For these two sounds , the tongue is high at the back and does not touch anything at the tip . Vowel length .
The tip of the tongue should touch the lower front teeth in producing all vowels except [ u ] and [ u ] . For these two sounds , the tongue is high at the back and does not touch anything at the tip . Vowel length .
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[ a ] -FRANCIS BACON This is the last of the front vowels . The arch of the tongue is low , and the jaw is dropped considerably . Some pho- neticians regard [ a ] as a short vowel ; others , as long . The sound tends to vary somewhat ...
[ a ] -FRANCIS BACON This is the last of the front vowels . The arch of the tongue is low , and the jaw is dropped considerably . Some pho- neticians regard [ a ] as a short vowel ; others , as long . The sound tends to vary somewhat ...
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