Presentation vowels 1 and 2
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This document provides instructions for practicing the pronunciation of English vowels according to BBC English. It focuses on vowels 1 and 2, explaining that vowel 1, as in "teen", is produced by spreading the lips, raising the front of the tongue towards the mouth, and having the sides of the tongue touch the molars while tensing the tongue and throat. Vowel 2, as in "tin", involves raising the front of the tongue towards the palate, having a lax tongue with light contact on the molars, and slightly spreading the lips. The document aims to help students of English grasp the subtleties of pronunciation.
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Presentation vowels 1 and 2
- 1. English Pronunciation Practice Vowel Phonemes
- 2. Introduction • It is essential for students who study English as part of their profession to be able to grasp all the subtleties of its pronunciation. Thus, we need to practice and develop the articulatory habits in order to produce, for example, the differences between “teen” and “tin”. • Now we are going to revise how to articulate vowels 1 and 2 correctly according to BBC English.
- 3. Vowels 1 and 2 In order to produce vowel number 1 as in “teen”, you need to spread you lips. Then you should raise your tongue towards the front of your mouth. The sides of your tongue should touch the upper molars. Finally, make sure you tense both your tongue and your throat.
- 4. Vowels 1 and 2 • When producing vowel number 2, as in “tin”, the front of the tongue is raised towards the palate. The tongue should be lax and its sides make a light contact with the upper molars. Your lips are slightly spread.