The “u” in Hubei and Hunan is a very distinct “oo” sound, while the “e” sound in Hebei and Henan is like the American “e” in taken (IPA “ǝ” sound).
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The “u” in Hubei and Hunan is a very distinct “oo” sound, while the “e” sound in Hebei and Henan is like the American “e” in taken (IPA “ǝ” sound).
