ɒVowels
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Example words
hot
watch
lot
wash
How to make the sound
Open the mouth and keep the tongue low and back with relaxed, slightly rounded lips.
What to feel and listen for
The vowel is short and open. Its exact quality varies between British and American accents.
Common mistake: Do not lengthen /ɒ/ into /ɔː/.
See how it differs