/ ɔ / – Low-mid back rounded vowel
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tongue Height | Low-mid – The back of the tongue is retracted down toward the throat and is positioned between a low vowel and a mid vowel. |
| Tongue Backness | Back – 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 Rounding | Rounded – The lips are protruding outward with the mouth opened. |