Near-open central vowel
| Near-open central vowel | |
|---|---|
| ɐ | |
| Audio sample | |
| Encoding | |
| X-SAMPA | 6 |
The near-open central vowel is a sound used in some spoken languages. It is not in English.
Characteristics
[change | change source]- The vowel height is near-open, also known as near-low, which means the tongue is not quite so constricted as an open vowel (low vowel).
- The vowel backness is central, which means the tongue is positioned in the front and back together.
