/iy/, /ɪ/, /ey/, /ɜ/, /æ/, /ɑ/, /ə/, /ɔ/, /ow/, /ʊ/, /uw/, /ər/, /ay/, /aw/, & /ɔi/.
Vowels, however, are written like this is English:
a, e, i, o, u, & y.
All vowels have open (unrestricted) airflow.
All vowels are voiced.
The most common vowel in English is schwa /ə/ because it is the reduced vowel in English.
Vowels are the most flexible sounds in English; this means you'll hear differences in how different native speakers the same vowels.
If you'd like a fun little video about vowels, you can check out this song on vowels, click here.
There are many other links on YouTube that practice vowels.
If you want to learn more about vowels in America, you can check out this link.
It's a serious linguistics link, so it might not be for everyone.
Homework practice:
Many students say they would like to hear a recording of the homework before they record it. You can find such a recording here. I've included both my voice and husband's so you can hear both a female and a male voice. Enjoy and good luck!!
Vowels in Sentences- Teresa
Vowel Contrast Practice- Teresa
Vowel Contrast Practice- Eric
I hope that helps you!
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