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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