Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
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/ˈ/ | ||||||
/f/ | The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth. | The top teeth press the bottom lips. | The air flows through the teeth. | The vocal cords do not vibrate. | ||
/l/ | The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth. | The air flows around the sides of the mouth. | The vocal cords vibrate. | |||
/ɛ/ | The tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth. | The jaw drops. | The vocal cords vibrate. | |||
/m/ | The lips are together. | The air comes out of the nose. There is no flow of air through the mouth. | The vocal cords vibrate. |