How to Pronounce hierarchy | American English Pronunciation | XOXOMary
TongueThe position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next.LipsThe lips are open to let the air go through.TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.AirAir passes through the mouth.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.TongueThe tip of the tongue moves at the bottom of the mouth near the center.JawThe jaw drops opening the mouth.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.LipsThe lips relax.JawThe jaw drops.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.TongueThe tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.LipsThe lips are tense and wide.JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth a little. Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.