/ a / – Low front unrounded vowel
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tongue Height | Low – The body of the tongue is raised toward the hard palate and is positioned as far from the roof of the mouth as possible. |
| 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 opened wide with the mouth almost fully opened. |