Notes:
* /ɒ:/ is the long form of /æ/
* Vowels in open syllables are shortened to an extent. For example, /iː/ becomes /iˑ/, so half as long. Also, /ɪ/ becomes extra short /ɪ̆/. This feature helps in distinguishing between words such as /b
Notes:
* /ɒ:/ is the long form of /æ/
* Vowels in open syllables are shortened to an extent. For example, /iː/ becomes /iˑ/, so half as long. Also, /ɪ/ becomes extra short /ɪ̆/. This feature helps in distinguishing between words such as /b