A special type of short vowel which is a very "weak" sound that is never stressed is called

/æ/ as in cat is an example of

mother: /'mʌðə/ is an example of

/ɜ:/ as in learn is an example of

/ɪ/ as in ship is an example of

/ɑ:/ as in car is an example of

a single syllable, where two different sounds are produced without a syllabic break is called

Any "open" sound where there is no obstruction or "blocking" caused by the teeth, tongue, lips, palate or other articulators is called

America: /ə'merɪkə/ is an example of

/eə/ as in hair is an example of

/ʊə/ as in tour is an example of