ʌVowels
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/ʌ/
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Short 'a' sound, relaxed. Mouth opens moderately, tongue relaxed in center. Like 'u' in 'cup'.
Example words
cup
love
young
luck
How to make the sound
Keep the lips neutral, lower the jaw slightly, and place the tongue in a relaxed central position.
What to feel and listen for
The sound is short and central; do not round the lips as for /ʊ/.
Common mistake: Do not pronounce /ʌ/ as a long back vowel.
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