| Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /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. | ||
| /ɑ/ | The tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth. | The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position. | The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible. | The vocal cords 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. |