| Tongue Height | High – The back of the tongue is raised toward the soft palate and is positioned as close to the roof of the mouth as possible (without touching). |
| Tongue Backness | Back – The highest point of the back of the tongue is positioned as far backward in the mouth as possible. For this type of back vowel, the tongue is raised upward. |
| Lip Rounding | Rounded – The lips are protruding outward with the mouth almost fully closed. |
| Miscellaneous | Nasal – Air is released through the nose and mouth instead of just the mouth. |