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The letter u, for the vowel of English goose.
Also known as: IPA u, Cardinal vowel eight
In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter u denotes a close back rounded vowel: the tongue high and back, the lips rounded. It is the traditional vowel of English goose and the u of Spanish tu.
Denotes a close back rounded vowel, articulated with the tongue high and retracted and the lips rounded.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Is the eighth cardinal vowel; in many modern accents of English the goose vowel has fronted away from this position and is transcribed with a central symbol instead.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A lower-case Latin letter u: a curved bowl open at the top with a vertical stroke down its right side.