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/eɪ/ vs /ɛ/: “late” vs “let” – One Sound or Two?
In this episode of The Accent Journey, we explore the important vowel contrast between /eɪ/ as in late and /ɛ/ as in let.Although these sounds may seem similar, they are fundamentally different. The /eɪ/ sound is a diphthong, meaning the mouth moves during the vowel, while /ɛ/ is a short, stable vowel with little movement. Confusing these sounds can easily change the meaning of words and reduce clarity.You’ll learn:How to physically produce /eɪ/ and /ɛ/Why /eɪ/ is considered a moving vowelThe key difference between gliding and stable vowel soundsHow to hear and produce the contrast more…
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