| Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /l/ | The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth. | The air flows around the sides of the mouth. | The vocal cords vibrate. | |||
| /ə/ | The tongue remains forward and relaxed. | The lips relax. | The jaw drops. | The vocal cords vibrate. | ||
| /r/ | The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth. | The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth. | The vocal cords vibrate. | |||
| /z/ | The tongue is behind the teeth. | The teeth remain clenched. | The air flows through the tip of the tongue. | The vocal cords vibrate. |