the vowels of american english

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has 12 simple vowels and 3 diphthongs There are some differences in the articulation of some vowel sounds

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Page 1: The Vowels of American English

has 12 simple vowels and 3 diphthongsThere are some differences in the articulation of some vowel sounds

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American English Vowels

Front Central BackHigh Mid

Low

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Front vowels

Jame, cake, make, brain, age, okay, bay, straight

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Front vowels

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Central vowels

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Back vowels

’tNote: British vowel

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Back vowels

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Diphthongs

There are 3 diphthongs for American English.

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Some differences of vowels between British English and American English

1. PronunciationBE AE

Potter, bother

Can you think of more examples?

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2. The use of symbolBE AE

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3. The pronunciation of final consonant American English (Rhotic accent)

BE AE

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4. The change of Flap = the tapping of tongue tip against alveolar

ridge only once

This is quiet common for American English. letter /