In phonetics, a mid vowel is a [[vowel sound]] that is pronounced with the tongue positioned halfway between the high and low positions in the mouth. Mid vowels are typically represented by the IPA symbols [ɛ], [e], [ə], [ɜ], [ɔ] and [o]. The exact position of the tongue and shape of the mouth will vary depending on the specific mid vowel being produced. Some commonly used mid vowels include the vowel sounds in "bet," "bed," "but," "bird," "bought," and "boat."