Talking about vowels

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Before a vowel we have a .. L?

Clear l

Not before a vowel or stop w have a .. L

Dark l [ɫ]

What is a sonorant?

The air is not blocked, so air escapes freely
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The soft palate is up means air escapes thru the?

Through mouth.

Free vowels are longer because?

They have a length mark :

  • /iː/ fleece
  • /uː/ goose
  • /ɔː/ thought
  • /ɑː/ palm
  • /ɜ:/ nurse
  • /ɛ:/ square

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