This flashcard describes the vowel /ɑ:/ (number 12) as a back, open, unrounded vowel, noting its greater frequency in GA compared to RP and that its production differs between the two accents.
This flashcard describes the vowel /ɑ:/ (number 12) as a back, open, unrounded vowel, noting its greater frequency in GA compared to RP and that its production differs between the two accents.
| Name | ɑ: |
|---|---|
| Answer Picture | ɑ: is produced differently in GA and RP |
| Number | 12 |
| features | back vowel, open, unrounded |
| Accent | GA |
| Comment | Note: /ɑ:/ is far more frequent in GA than RP |
Tags: monothongs
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