With the cardinal vowels as the standard le vowels in a particular language can be described with relative accuracy and ease The English i: for example, may be described as pronounced with the front of the tongue in a bit lower and more centralized position than the cardinal [i The English [e] is pronounced with the front of the tongue in a position between cardinal e ane• With the cardinal vowels as the standard, the vowels in a particular language can be described with relative accuracy and ease. The English [i:], for example, may be described as pronounced with the front of the tongue in a bit lower and more centralized position than the cardinal [i]. The English [e] is pronounced with the front of the tongue in a position between cardinal [e] and [Z]