American English Pronunciation: EH [_] vs. AA [_] Vowels

American English Pronunciation: EH [_] vs. AA [_] Vowels

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial compares the vowels 'air' and 'A', focusing on their tongue, jaw, and lip positions. It begins with a visual comparison of the tongue positions for each vowel, highlighting how the back part of the tongue raises for 'A' and the mid-front part for 'air'. The tutorial also discusses the differences in jaw drop and lip positions, suggesting that a slight lift of the top lip can improve sound accuracy for 'A'. The video concludes with minimal pairs to illustrate the differences and encourages further learning through additional resources.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the back and front parts of the tongue in producing the 'air' and 'A' vowels?

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How does the jaw position differ between the 'air' vowel and the 'A' vowel?

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What are the main differences in tongue position when producing the 'air' and 'A' vowels?

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Describe the lip position for the 'A' vowel compared to the 'air' vowel.

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What minimal pairs were mentioned to illustrate the differences between the two vowel sounds?

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