Tense and lax vowels
A description of whether the muscles of the tongue and mouth are relatively tense or
more relaxed when we say a vowel sound. Although this is not an entirely accurate
physical description, it can be a useful way of thinking about these sounds.
The chart below shows the tense and lax vowels in American English.
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Section 5 - The Vowels of American English
Section 5 - The Vowels of American English
Section 5 - The Vowels of American English
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