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This word has 2 syllables .
This word has 6 sounds :
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Sound # 1
This sound is made through stopping your airflow by putting your two lips together, while your vocal cords are not vibrating.
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Sound # 2
This sound is made by bringing the tip of your tongue near the alveolar ridge at the top of your mouth, without touching it. Additionally, scrunch your lips together. Many people who are non-native speakers of American English touch their tongue to the roof out their mouth when making an
sound, but this will produce a different, trilled sound.
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Sound # 3
This vowel sound is pronounced with the jaw slightly lowered and the tongue in the center of the mouth, while allowing air to flow through freely.
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Sound # 4
This sound is made by raising the tip of your tongue up to the alveolar ridge, which is just behind the teeth, allowing air to flow through that space while your vocal cords are vibrating.
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Sound # 5
This vowel is the most common vowel in American English. It is made using a fairly neutral position, with your mouth somewhat open and the tongue centered. Although it is very common, foreigners often replace it a longer, more specific vowel sound (such as
,
, or
, depending on spelling). For more information on this vowel, check out our article How to Pronounce Schwa
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Sound # 6
This sound is a voiceless alveolar fricative. It’s made by raising your tongue close to the alveolar ridge that is a bit behind your teeth, while allowing air to pass through, with vocal cords that are not vibrating.
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