The /æ/ Vowel Sound (cat, have) | British Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the AH sound, found in words like 'have' and 'man'. It details the technical aspects of pronouncing this near open front unrounded vowel, including tongue and lip positioning. The tutorial provides practice with words such as 'cat', 'ran', and 'back', and uses these words in a sentence for further practice.

Which of the following words contains the AH sound?

• Hike

• Hug

• Hope

• Have

What is the technical name for the AH sound?

• Open back rounded vowel

• Near open front unrounded vowel

• Mid central vowel

• Close front rounded vowel

Where should the tip of your tongue be positioned when making the AH sound?

• Touching the roof of your mouth

• In the middle of your mouth

• At the back of your mouth

• At the front of your mouth, near the bottom teeth

How should your lips be positioned when producing the AH sound?

• Rounded

• Pursed

• Relaxed

• Stretched out like smiling

Which sentence correctly uses words with the AH sound?

• The fish swam in the pond.

• The cat ran back to the family on the sand.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The bird flew high in the sky.