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Sounds and vowels are fundamental components of human language and speech. Sounds are the basic units of speech, produced by the vocal tract and perceived by the auditory system. They can be categorized into consonants and vowels. Vowels are characterized by their relatively open vocal tract, allowing air to flow freely, which results in a sustained sound. The primary distinguishing feature of vowels is their formant frequencies, which are the resonant frequencies of the vocal tract. These formants create the unique qualities of each vowel sound. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is commonly used to represent vowels, with symbols like /i/, /u/, and /a/ denoting different vowel qualities. Vowels can vary in terms of length, stress, and quality, contributing to the richness and complexity of spoken language. The study of vowels is crucial in phonetics, linguistics, and speech therapy, as it helps in understanding how humans produce and perceive speech.