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Vowel
Short O / Broad A
The short "o" sound as in "hot", "lot", "stop", and "job". This is a low-back unrounded vowel sound that is common in American English.
Voicing
VoicedPlace of Articulation
Back (Low)Manner of Articulation
Vowel (Low/Back/Unrounded)Mouth Position
The jaw is open, lips are relaxed and not rounded. The tongue is low and back in the mouth, creating a deep, open sound.
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Example Words
hotMain Example
hɑtlot
lɑtstop
stɑpjob
dʒɑbdog
dɑgbox
bɑksclock
klɑkrock
rɑkshop
ʃɑptop
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o
hot
hɑtCompare with
H
hat
hæto
lot
lɑtCompare with
L
late
leɪto
stop
stɑpCompare with
S
step
stɛpo
job
dʒɑbCompare with
J
jab
dʒæbTongue Twister
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