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The syllable 'ˈhɛd'

/ˈhɛd/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhɛd'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/h/The position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next.The lips are open to let the air go through.There is a separation between the teeth.Air passes through the mouth.The vocal cords do not 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.
/d/The tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.The teeth are together. Then they separate.First, the air stops. Then it flows.The vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ˈhɛd/ syllable


headfirst
/ˈhɛdˈfɜrst/
/ˈhɛd-ˈfɜrst/
Pronounced by Matthew

headmaster
/ˈhɛdˈmæstər/
/ˈhɛd-ˈmæs-tər/
Pronounced by Matthew

headley
/ˈhɛdlɪ/
/ˈhɛd-/
Pronounced by Ivy

ahead
/əˈhɛd/
/ə-ˈhɛd/
Pronounced by Joey

overhead
/ˈoʊvərˈhɛd/