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ʊ Back Central Vowel,Half Close Rounded Rp Ga Note

This flashcard describes the vowel /ʊ/ (number 3) as a back-central, half-close, rounded vowel, present in both RP and GA, and is the mirror image of /ɪ/.

This flashcard describes the vowel /ʊ/ (number 3) as a back-central, half-close, rounded vowel, present in both RP and GA, and is the mirror image of /ɪ/.

Name ʊ
Number 3
features back-central vowel,half close, rounded
Accent RP and GA
Comment Note: mirror image of / ɪ /

Tags: vowels

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