Æ - ASH
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Between open and half-open, front, neutral; checked (but longer than the other short vowels), neither lax nor tense. For the articulation of RP /æ/, the front of the tongue is raised between the half-open and open positions, with the side rims making a very firm contact with the back upper molars. The lips are neutrally open. The mouth is more open than for /e/. The quality of RP /æ/ is nowadays nearer CV 4 [a] (front open) than CV 3 [ɛ] (front half-open). Spelling
Examplestack /tæk/ have /hæv/ hat /hæt/ plait /plæt/
PronunciationThe front of the tongue is slightly higher than for an open vowel. The lips are slightly spread. The soft palate is raised (unless followed by a nasal). |
Open front unrounded vowel. When we pronounce this sound, the centre of the tongue is away from the palate. The tip of the tongue touches the lower teeth. The lips are in their neutral position. The vocal folds vibrate during the production of this sound. Spelling<a> Examplesalarido
PronunciationThe centre of the tongue is away from the palate. The tip of the tongue touches the lower teeth. The lips are in their neutral position. The vocal folds vibrate during the production of this sound. |
