Understanding English Vowel Sounds

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What are the five English vowel letters?

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A, E, I, O, U

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How many vowel sounds exist in English?

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About 20 or more vowel sounds.

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What is the basic pronunciation of the vowel A?

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[æ]

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What are some variations of the vowel A pronunciation?

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[eɪ], [ɑ:], [ə], [ɔ:]

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What is the basic pronunciation of the vowel E?

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[e]

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What are some variations of the vowel E pronunciation?

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[i:], [ə], [ɜ:]

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What is the basic pronunciation of the vowel I?

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[ɪ]

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What are some variations of the vowel I pronunciation?

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[aɪ], [i:], [ə], [j]

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What is the basic pronunciation of the vowel O?

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[ɒ] (British) or [ɑ] (American)

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What are some variations of the vowel O pronunciation?

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[oʊ], [ɒ/ɑ]