Traditional English pronunciation of Latin Vowel plus consonant cluster Vowel plus consonant cluster

| Letter | American | British | Australian | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a /æ/ | æ | æ | æ | climax, phalanx |
| e /ɛ/ | ɛ | ɛ | e | biceps, index |
| i /ɪ/ | ɪ | ɪ | ɪ | matrix, phœnix |
| o /ɒ/ | ɑ | ɒ | ɔ | Cyclops |
| u /ə/ | ə | ə | ə | exeunt, Pollux |
| y /ɪ/ | ɪ | ɪ | ɪ | pharynx, oryx |