Vowel sounds in english

English vowels are among the most important building blocks of the language. But for English learners, it can be tricky to decipher when to use the correct letter and how to pronounce it correctly.

I’ve put together a one-stop guide that’ll teach you all about English vowels, complete with fun tips for improving your pronunciation.

How to pronounce vowels a e i o u

Let’s dive in!

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What is a Vowel?

The simple answer to the question above is: vowels are the letters A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y.

Have you ever wondered why those letters are vowels, though?

They are the sounds you make without anything breaking the sound or air coming out of your mouth.

Make the E sound out loud. Now place your tongue between your teeth or on the roof (top, inside part) of your mouth and try again.

And now close your mouth and try one more time.

It’s difficult—almost impossible—to make that sound wh

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