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The close back rounded vowel is a type of Vowel sound, used in some Spoken Language s. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is , and the equivalent X-SAMPA symbol is u.

There is also a Close Back Compressed Vowel which contrasts with both the rounded and unrounded close back vowels.


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  • Its Vowel Height is Close , which means the tongue is positioned as close as possible to the roof of the mouth without creating a constriction that would be classified as a Consonant .

  • Its Vowel Backness is Back , which means the tongue is positioned as far back as possible in the mouth without creating a constriction that would be classified as a Consonant .

  • Its Vowel Roundedness is Rounded , which means that the lips are rounded and protrude, and the inner surfaces are exposed.



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