According to the position of lips vowels can be divided into__________?
Correct answer: A. Round vowels & unrounded vowels
- A. Round vowels & unrounded vowels
- B. Front vowels & back vowels
- C. High vowels & low vowels
- D. Tense vowels &lax vowels
Explanation
The position or shape of the lips divides vowels into rounded and unrounded types. Front/back describes tongue position, while high/low describes tongue height.
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