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The syllable 'ˈklɛf'

/ˈklɛf/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈklɛf'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/k/The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.The lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.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.
/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.

Examples of words with the /ˈklɛf/ syllable


clef
/ˈklɛf/
/ˈklɛf/
Pronounced by Kimberly

cleft
/ˈklɛft/
/ˈklɛft/
Pronounced by Justin

kleffner
/ˈklɛfnər/
/ˈklɛf-nər/
Pronounced by Kendra