/æ/ as in "cat" · /ɑ:/ as in "cart"
Listen to the word. The word will not be shown until you choose an answer. Decide which vowel sound you hear.
/æ/ is the vowel sound in "cat". It is a short vowel sound made towards the front of the mouth.
/ɑ:/ is the vowel sound in "cart". In British English it is a long vowel sound made towards the back of the mouth.