Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
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/ˈ/ | ||||||
/b/ | The lips start together. Then they separate. | There is a small gap between the teeth. | First, the air stops. Then, it flows. | The vocal cords vibrate. | ||
/i/ | The 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. | The lips are tense and wide. | The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little. | 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. |