Question

Open vowels are when the tongue is :

• A. Far away from the roof of the mouth
• B. In the direction of the roof of the mouth
• C. Raised to the vowel limit
• D. In close contact with the teeth-ridge

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Far away from the roof of the mouth

Open vowels (also called low vowels) are produced when:

• The tongue is positioned low in the mouth.

• It is far from the roof (hard or soft palate).

• This creates a wide (open) vocal tract.

🗣 Examples of open vowels:

• /a/ as in father