EDIT International Phonetic Alphabet

+ Vowel
+ Example in English // hoof [hʉːf]
+ Sound example

+ Alternatives // unknown
+ Former versions // unknown
+ Origin // Latin alphabet, small letter
+ Visual characterization // crossed out small letter u

+ In the IPA since 1932
+ IPA number 318

+ This sound can be found in English, Irish and Russian.


Synonyms

English
+ Official name in the IPA // ›close central rounded vowel‹
+ Barred u


+ Source //
Principles of the International Phonetic Association, London, 1949. /
Journal of the International Phonetic Association, 1989. /
Wikipedia. Die Liste der IPA-Zeichen & History of the International Phonetic Alphabet. /
Handbook of the International Phonetic Association: A Guide to the Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. /
Pullum, Geoffrey and William A. Ladusaw. Phonetic Symbol Guide. Second edition.

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