ɑ
ah (hot/father)
Vowel
GA (General American)
How to make this sound
- Example
- hot /hɑt/
- Mouth
- Low back open "ah"
- Common trap
- Deep in the mouth, not a bright front "ah"
GA vs RP
This sound is used in GA. RP uses a different sound in the same word.
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