This document discusses phonetic features of vowels and consonants in English pronunciation. It examines close front and back vowels, the difference between strong and weak syllables, and syllabic consonants including l, n, m, ŋ, and r. Examples are provided to illustrate each phonetic feature, such as the pronunciation of vowels in different syllable types and word positions. Contextual rules are outlined for representing syllabic consonants phonetically depending on their position in words.