How to Make the Sound
To make /æ/, put your tongue low and pushed forward a little. Spread your lips slightly, and keep your jaw open. For /ε/, close your jaw while saying /æ/, and you will hear the change to /ε/. Work with a partner to say what these pictures are.
Practice #1: Word Repetition
Listen to the following words and repeat.
ad
ham
mass
ladder
Sally
than
man
clam
sandwich
Andy
bet
ten
met
step
Dennis
blend
lend
net
dress
Fred
Practice #2: Minimal Pairs
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