eəVowels
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Example words
hair
care
bear
square
How to make the sound
Start with a mid-front vowel and glide toward a relaxed central position, letting the jaw open less at the end.
What to feel and listen for
The sound moves from /e/ toward /ə/. In non-rhotic accents, do not add a strong final /r/.
Common mistake: Do not start /eə/ as high as /ɪə/.
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