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bit or bet? Ear Training with Minimal Pairs for Five Short Vowel Groups
Struggling to hear the difference between the short vowels /ɪ/ /ɛ/ /æ/ /ʌ/? This article uses one simple trick—'jaw height'—to guide you through breaking down five minimal pairs like sit/set, bad/bed, hot/hut, and cap/cup. Complete with clear mouth positions and three testing methods, even A1–B1 learners can train their ears to tell them apart.
Learning TipsPronunciationShort VowelsMinimal Pairs