ɨ
Vowel
/ɨ/ — Close central unrounded vowel
Example words
| Word | Russian |
|---|---|
| мы | /mɨ/ |
| сыр | /sɨr/ |
| рыба | /rɨbə/ |
| язык | /jɪzɨk/ |
| быть | /bɨtʲ/ |
| дым | /dɨm/ |
| сын | /sɨn/ |
| вы | /vɨ/ |
| был | /bɨɫ/ |
| жизнь | /ʐɨzʲnʲ/ |
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How to produce this sound
SoundClose central unrounded vowel.
TongueKeep the tongue body high in the mouth for this vowel target. Keep the tongue body centered, avoiding strong front/back pull.
LipsKeep lips neutral or lightly spread; avoid accidental rounding.
JawKeep the jaw relatively high (small opening) without clenching.
VoiceKeep voicing continuous and even through the segment.
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