Tongue height refers to the vertical position of the tongue in the mouth during the articulation of vowels, which is crucial in distinguishing vowel sounds across different languages. It is typically categorized into high, mid, and low tongue positions, directly influencing the perceived pitch and quality of vowel sounds.

Tongue Height

Tongue height

vertical position of the tongue

articulation of vowels

Vowel sounds are speech sounds produced without any significant constriction or closure in the vocal tract, allowing the air to flow freely. They are fundamental to the phonetic structure of languages and are characterized by features such as tongue height, tongue backness, and lip rounding.

vowel sounds

different languages

High tongue position

Mid tongue position

Low tongue position

perceived pitch

quality of vowel sounds

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