Vowel Sound Masterboard

Phonics Tutor Guide: Mastering Mouth Mechanics & IPA.

A

The "A" Family

Phonetic Training Module

Tutor's Mouth Mechanics Tip

"For Long A, smile and pull the corners of the mouth back. For Short A, drop the jaw low and flatten the tongue."

Long Sound

Stretched / Gliding Sound

/eɪ/

IPA SYMBOL

Short Sound

Quick / Clipped Sound

/æ/

IPA SYMBOL

E

The "E" Family

Phonetic Training Module

Tutor's Mouth Mechanics Tip

"For Long E, stretch lips wide like a big grin. For Short E, open the mouth slightly and keep the tongue relaxed in the middle."

Long Sound

Stretched / Gliding Sound

/iː/

IPA SYMBOL

Short Sound

Quick / Clipped Sound

/e/

IPA SYMBOL

I

The "I" Family

Phonetic Training Module

Tutor's Mouth Mechanics Tip

"For Long I, open wide then close to a smile. For Short I, keep the mouth almost closed and make a quick, sharp sound."

Long Sound

Stretched / Gliding Sound

/aɪ/

IPA SYMBOL

Short Sound

Quick / Clipped Sound

/ɪ/

IPA SYMBOL

O

The "O" Family

Phonetic Training Module

Tutor's Mouth Mechanics Tip

"For Long O, push lips out into a small circle. For Short O, drop the jaw vertically into a large oval shape."

Long Sound

Stretched / Gliding Sound

/oʊ/

IPA SYMBOL

Short Sound

Quick / Clipped Sound

/ɒ/

IPA SYMBOL

U

The "U" Family

Phonetic Training Module

Tutor's Mouth Mechanics Tip

"For Long U, pucker lips like a whistle. For Short U, keep the mouth relaxed and slightly open, like a small "grunt"."

Long Sound

Stretched / Gliding Sound

/juː/

IPA SYMBOL

Short Sound

Quick / Clipped Sound

/ʌ/

IPA SYMBOL