"front vowel" の定義と意味

What is a "front vowel"?

A front vowel is a type of vowel sound produced with the highest part of the tongue positioned forward in the mouth, close to the roof. This positioning creates a specific quality in the sound. In English, examples of front vowels include the "ee" sound in "see," the "i" sound in "sit," and the "e" sound in "bed." Front vowels are characterized by their distinct tongue placement and contribute to the overall variety of vowel sounds in a language. Understanding front vowels is important for accurate pronunciation and for recognizing how different sounds function in speech.