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In the context of the [[phonology]] of any particular language, a ''low vowel'' can be any vowel that is more open than a [[mid vowel]]. That is, [[open-mid vowel]]s, [[near-open vowel]]s, and open vowels can all be considered low vowels. |
In the context of the [[phonology]] of any particular language, a ''low vowel'' can be any vowel that is more open than a [[mid vowel]]. That is, [[open-mid vowel]]s, [[near-open vowel]]s, and open vowels can all be considered low vowels. |
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Examples of words in English with open vowel sounds include "he", "high", and "hoe," and the "who" sound in "hooter" when said repeatedly in imitation of an owl. |
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Open vowels are used in nearly {{Clarify|reason=What exactly is meant by "nearly all"?|date=November 2012}} all {{Citation needed|reason=Who says and how do they know?|date=November 2012}} spoken [[language]]s (one exception is [[Arapaho language|Arapaho]]). |
Open vowels are used in nearly {{Clarify|reason=What exactly is meant by "nearly all"?|date=November 2012}} all {{Citation needed|reason=Who says and how do they know?|date=November 2012}} spoken [[language]]s (one exception is [[Arapaho language|Arapaho]]). |
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An open vowel is a vowel sound in which the tongue is positioned as far as possible from the roof of the mouth. Open vowels are sometimes also called low vowels in reference to the low position of the tongue. The open vowels identified in the International Phonetic Alphabet are:
- open front unrounded vowel [a]
- open front rounded vowel [ɶ][1]
- open central unrounded vowel [ä]
- open back unrounded vowel [ɑ]
- open back rounded vowel [ɒ]
In the context of the phonology of any particular language, a low vowel can be any vowel that is more open than a mid vowel. That is, open-mid vowels, near-open vowels, and open vowels can all be considered low vowels.
Open vowels are used in nearly [clarification needed] all [citation needed] spoken languages (one exception is Arapaho).
Notes
- ^ This vowel is not known to occur as a distinct phoneme from [œ] in any language.
