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The /ɑ/ Sound

TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ɑ/ sound


dodged
/ˈdɑʤd/
/ˈdɑʤd/
Pronounced by Salli

borrowing
/ˈbɑroʊɪŋ/
/ˈbɑ-roʊ-ɪŋ/
Pronounced by Matthew

mcconnell
/məˈkɑnəl/
Pronounced by Salli

car
/kɑr/
/ˈkɑr/
Pronounced by Ivy

college
/ˈkɑlɪʤ/
/ˈkɑl-ɪʤ/
Pronounced by Ivy

popeye
/ˈpɑˌpaɪ/
Pronounced by Ivy

modern
/ˈmɑdərn/
Pronounced by Kimberly

cause
/kɑz/
/ˈkɑz/
Pronounced by Ivy

wanted
/ˈwɑntəd/
Pronounced by Justin

shocked
/ʃɑkt/
Pronounced by Salli