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How many types of vowels are there in RP?

There are 20 vowel phonemes in Received Pronunciation (RP).

It's important to note that these are phonemes, which are the smallest units of sound that differentiate meaning in a language. Some vowel sounds can be pronounced differently in different contexts, but they are still considered the same phoneme.

Here's a breakdown:

* Short Vowels: 5

* Long Vowels: 5

* Diphthongs: 8

* Triphthongs: 2

Let me know if you'd like a list of the specific vowel phonemes in RP!

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