Nonround former pre-closed vowel
The former lower pre-closed vowel nonround is a vowel used in certain languages. Its symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet is, and its equivalent in symbol X-SAMPA is I.
The API symbol is a I in small capital letter. Before 1989, the API symbol was the Latin letter iota (ɩ).
Characteristics
- Its Degré of aperture is high lower, which means that the position of the language is close to that of a high vowel, but slightly less less tightened.
- Its Joint is former, which means that the language is placed as far as possible in front of the mouth.
- Its Caractère of roundness is nonround, which means that the lips are not round.
Languages
- German: b' i' tte “please”
- English: b' i' T “piece”
- Dutch: I K “I” (joint more central than in other languages)
- Swedish: the i' lla “small (not Male Final Singular)”
- Czech: Př í bor town of Czech Republic
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