This flashcard describes the vowel /ɔ:/ (number 9) as a back, half-open to half-close, rounded vowel, noting its greater frequency in RP and its occurrence mainly before /r/ in GA.
This flashcard describes the vowel /ɔ:/ (number 9) as a back, half-open to half-close, rounded vowel, noting its greater frequency in RP and its occurrence mainly before /r/ in GA.
| Name | ɔ: |
|---|---|
| Number | 9 |
| features | back vowel, half open - half close, rounded |
| Accent | RP and GA |
| Comment | Note: more frequent in RP; in GA mainly before /r/ |
Tags: monothongs
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