/ o / – High-mid back rounded vowel

FeatureDescription
Tongue HeightHigh-mid – The back of the tongue is raised toward the soft palate and is positioned between a high 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 raised upward.
Lip RoundingRounded – The lips are protruding outward with the mouth slightly opened.