half-long vowel

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What does half-long vowel mean?

In languages that distinguish vowel length, a vowel whose length is between a short vowel and a long vowel.

How to pronounce half-long vowel

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “half-long vowel” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.