The vowel sound /ae/ (as in "had") has _____.
A) a single formant
B) two formants
C) three formants
D) no formants

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The vowel sound /ae/ (as in "had") has three formants. Formants are frequency bands of resonance in the vocal tract that contribute to the unique sound quality of each vowel. The first formant (F1) is typically lower in frequency for this vowel sound, while the second formant (F2) is higher. The third formant (F3) also contributes to the overall sound quality of the vowel.

The Vowel Sound /Ae/ (As in "Had") Has _____