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open o

phoneticgraphology

"Open o" can refer to a specific vowel sound in phonetics or a handwriting trait in graphology.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

C1Phonetics

(technical)A vowel sound produced with the tongue positioned halfway between an open and mid position, and the lips rounded, represented by [Ι”] in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

Example

  • The open o sound is common in many African languages.
  • In some English dialects, the word 'thought' contains an open o sound.

B2Graphology

(informal, personality)A way of writing the letter 'o' where the loop is not fully closed, often indicating an open, communicative personality.

Example

  • Her handwriting analysis showed an open o, suggesting she is very social and talkative.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "open o":

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