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B: Yes, Betty. B: I did everything,
Betty, everything
A: Did you empty A: But did you
the bin? remember to…
B: Yes, I did empty B: Good night,
the bin Betty.

A: Did you send the
letters?
B: Mm…

[æ] front, low-broad, unrounded, short and lax vowel - - is
pronounced with the bulk of the tongue in the front part of the
mouth cavity. The tongue is rather low in the mouth. The front of
the tongue is slightly raised, but not so high as for [ e ]. The lip
position is neutral. The opening between the jaws is wide.
[æ]
Task 78. Practise saying the words
and the sentences correctly:

Sad, sat, happy, shall, bag, back,
parrot, balcony, a hand, a map, a stamp, a
flag, a tank, a jazz band, a fat man
clapping his bands

1. That’s absolutely fantastic!
2. That’s bad grammar.
3. Hang your hat on the hat-rack.
4. A black cat catching a fat rat
5. Anne has a plaits & black slacks.
6. Harry has a hacking jacket.
7. Harry and Anne are standing hand-in-hand.

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