The sounds /æ/ and /ʌ/Two short vowels routinely merged.Related learning areasEnglish PronunciationRelated conceptsAuxiliary verbs and to in connected speechForeign words in EnglishIdentifying attitudes through intonationIntonation and linking in exclamationsIntonation in cleft sentencesLinking in short phrasesQuestionsAll questions in this subjectStart learningStart free practice