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Let's compare the vowels AH [ɑ] and AA [æ]. For
the AH [ɑ] vowel, the tongue is flatter on top.
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For the AA [æ] vowel, the tongue lifts more
in the back. For both of these vowel sounds
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the tongue is forward, touching the backs of the
bottom front teeth. The jaw drop is similar, but
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I would say in AH [ɑ] it's a little bit less. For
the AA [æ] vowel, you may find that, AA [æ], you
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naturally lift the top lip just a little bit.
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Bag.
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Bog.
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Lack.
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Lock.
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AA [æ].
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AH [ɑ].
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