/ ɔ / – Low-mid back rounded vowel

FeatureDescription
Tongue HeightLow-mid – The back of the tongue is retracted down toward the throat and is positioned between a low vowel and a mid vowel.
Tongue BacknessBack – The highest point of the back of the tongue is positioned as for backward in the mouth as possible. For this type of back vowel, the tongue is retracted downward.
Lip RoundingRounded – The lips are protruding outward with the mouth opened.