/ ɛ / – Low-mid front unrounded vowel
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tongue Height | Low-mid – The body of the tongue is raised toward the hard palate and is positioned between a low vowel and a mid vowel. |
| Tongue Backness | Front – The highest point of the body of the tongue is positioned as far forward in the mouth as possible. |
| Lip Rounding | Unrounded – The lips are slightly stretched with the mouth opened. |