List of Vowels in English Phonology

As you might know, we have both vowels and consonants when it comes to English sounds. Now, if you wanna speak English fluently join us and see what vowels are.

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How to Pronounce the /i/ Sound

How to Pronounce the /i/ Sound

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Explore the /i/ sound, a key element in phonology. Learn its articulation, distinguishing features, and role in clear and accurate pronunciation.
How to Pronounce the /ɪ/ Sound

How to Pronounce the /ɪ/ Sound

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Explore the /ɪ/ sound, a key vowel in English. Learn its articulation, common patterns, and practice techniques to master its use in various contexts.
How to Pronounce the /e/ Sound

How to Pronounce the /e/ Sound

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Discover the /e/ sound in this phonology lesson. Learn to effectively identify, produce, and practice this sound for clear and accurate pronunciation.
How to Pronounce the /ɛ/ Sound

How to Pronounce the /ɛ/ Sound

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Explore the /ɛ/ sound, crucial for distinguishing words. Learn how to produce and recognize this sound to improve your pronunciation and listening skills.

How to Pronounce the /æ/ Sound

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Discover the /æ/ sound in English: its articulation, features, and how it contrasts with other vowels for precise pronunciation.

How to Pronounce the /ɑ/ Sound

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Discover the /ɑ/ sound in English phonology. Learn its articulation, variations, and how it fits into the broader sound system of the language.

How to Pronounce the /ɒ/ Sound

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Explore the /ɒ/ sound in English phonology. Learn its articulation, characteristics, and role in pronunciation to enhance your understanding of spoken English.

How to Pronounce the /ʌ/ Sound

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Explore the /ʌ/ sound, a key vowel in English. Learn its unique characteristics, how to produce it correctly, and practice its distinct pronunciation.

How to Pronounce the /ɔ/ Sound

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Learn about the /ɔ/ sound in English phonology: its articulation, usage, and distinctions from other vowel sounds in various contexts.

How to Pronounce the /o/ Sound

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Explore the /o/ sound in phonology, focusing on its articulation and role in pronunciation. Understand its characteristics and how it differs from other vowels.

How to Pronounce the /u/ Sound

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Explore the /u/ sound, focusing on its articulation and usage in different contexts to enhance pronunciation and comprehension skills in English.

How to Pronounce the /ʊ/ Sound

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Learn about the /ʊ/ sound, a short vowel found in words. Understand its pronunciation, how it differs from similar sounds, and its role in English phonology.

How to Pronounce the /ɜ/ Sound

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Learn about the /ɜ/ sound, a mid-central vowel often found in stressed syllables. Understand its pronunciation and how it differs from other vowel sounds.

How to Pronounce the /ə/ Sound

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Explore the /ə/ sound, also known as the schwa. Understand its role in pronunciation and its common occurrence in unstressed syllables.

Vowels with LanGeek

LanGeek's collection of lessons on Vowels is designed to guide learners through the essential sounds that make up the English language. Whether you are just beginning your English journey or looking to perfect your pronunciation, these lessons offer the perfect balance of theory, and expert insights to elevate your speaking skills.

What Are Vowels?

Vowels are speech sounds produced without significant constriction or blockage of airflow in the vocal tract. In English, the five main vowel letters are A, E, I, O, and U, though they represent multiple sounds. Vowels are crucial in forming syllables and determining the pronunciation of words.

Vowel Sounds

Unlike traditional lessons that focus on vowel letters, these lessons are centered around vowel sounds, following the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, understanding and practicing vowel sounds will take your English skills to the next level.
LanGeek's lessons provide a detailed exploration of vowel sounds in English, using IPA symbols to help you understand their specific articulation. By focusing on the sounds, rather than the letters, you will learn how to pronounce words more accurately, avoiding common mistakes and improving your overall fluency.

The following vowel sounds will be covered in each lesson:

i

ɪ

e

ɛ

æ

ɑ

ɒ

ʌ

ɔ

o

u

ʊ

ɜ

ə

What You'll Learn

Each lesson in the Vowel Sounds series is structured around three key elements:

IPA Symbol and Sound Production: Learn the IPA symbol and how to produce it correctly.

Letters That Make the Sound: Discover the common letters and letter combinations that represent each vowel sound.

Word Examples: Practice with a variety of word examples that showcase each vowel sound in different spelling patterns.

Ready to Improve Your Pronunciation?

The key to clear, confident English lies in mastering vowel sounds. Start your journey today with LanGeek's Vowel Collection and unlock a world of clearer, more natural-sounding English!

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