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What is unique about the primary cardinal vowels?

AThey are based on Sanskrit

BThey are the same as English vowels

CThey are not based on any existing language

DThey are nasalized vowels

Answer:

C. They are not based on any existing language

Read Explanation:

Cardinal vowels serve as reference points and are not derived from actual language vowels, including English.


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