[thaumasiotes]

Are you? You seem to have correctly noted that (1) the ash is a symbol from the IPA; (2) you don't know what it means; and (3) if it meant the FACE vowel, the conversation wouldn't make any sense.

Since you already know how it's being used, it would be the work of a few seconds to look up the IPA value, but, as you might guess from the name "ash", it represents the TRAP vowel, the same thing it represents in the orthography of Old English. (And Norwegian, apparently, but I would put good money on the IPA usage deriving from Old English.)

[switch007]

Hah, wow. You come across like a total ahole, by the way.

[thaumasiotes]

Was there something you were confused about?

[switch007]

Yes! Thanks for asking. I'm wondering what you get out of mostly posting comments about small grammatical/language issues, and taking every opportunity to metaphorically wave your phallus on the Internet? It's basically trolling.

I bet you're one of those people who think their sole purpose in life is to be correct, and care not one iota for getting on with people. I imagine that's working out absolutely amazing for you.