Unit 3

Vowels and Vowel Glides

The following links will help you understand the phonetic features of RP vowels and vocalic series (diphthongs and triphthongs), and you will also be able to practice their transcription and pronunciation.

• Unstressed vowels and their transcription (U. Manitoba).
• Vowel Frequencies (English) (Fry).
• Vowel Reduction and Elision (Coleman, Oxford).
• English glides (U. Manitoba).
• RP diphthongs (learn English with pie) Video.
• RP diphthongs in sentences Video.
• The vowels and vowel glides of Spanish. Descriptions and audio practice.
• Common problems for Spanish speakers.