/iy/, /ɪ/, /ey/, /ɜ/, /æ/, /ɑ/, /ə/, /ɔ/, /ow/, /ʊ/, /uw/, /ər/, /ay/, /aw/, & /ɔi/.
Vowels, however, are written like this is English:
a, e, i, o, u, & y.
All vowels have open (unrestricted) airflow.
All vowels are voiced.
The most common vowel in English is schwa /ə/ because it is the reduced vowel in English.
Vowels are the most flexible sounds in English; this means you'll hear differences in how different native speakers the same vowels.
If you'd like a fun little video about vowels, you can check out this song on vowels, click here.
This song is about when you find a word with two vowels together, like in the word brain.
This song contains many words with the vowel sound /æ/, so it's good practice for that vowel.
This video uses many words with the vowel /I/. Be sure to watch this video on /iy/ because many students confuse the two sounds- /I/ and /iy/.
There are many other links on YouTube that practice vowels.
Note: Long vowels are: /ey/, /iy/, /ay/, /ow/, and /ʊ/
Short vowels are: /æ/, /ɜ/, /I/, /ɑ/, and /Ʌ/
Homework practice:
Many students say they would like to hear a recording of the homework before they record it. You can find such a recording here. I've included both my voice and husband's so you can hear both a female and a male voice. Enjoy and good luck!!
Vowels in Sentences- Teresa
Vowels in Sentences- Eric
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