æ
Vowel
near-open front unrounded vowel
Example words
catmanhappy
Highlighted letters show where /æ/ is typically spelled.
How to produce this sound
SoundNear-open front unrounded vowel.
TongueFront tongue stays low-mid without pressing forward too hard.
LipsRelaxed and unrounded with slight horizontal spread.
JawOpen more than for /e/ but avoid dropping too far.
VoiceVoiced, sustained cleanly without trailing glide.
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