User talk:Zacharysmith

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 * Some parts of the Midland area has a centered /oʊ/, not all areas have it forward. The south however does, which is why I edited it. Zacharysmith (talk) 02:13, 22 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Describing a vowel as being "fronted" does not necessarily mean that the result is a front vowel. According to the page Relative articulation
 * An advanced or fronted sound is one that is pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract than some reference point.
 * As this is also the definition used in the Atlas of North American English, I think it would be safe to describe the as fronted even if the resulting vowel is central.LakeKayak (talk) 20:30, 22 March 2017 (UTC)