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. | ||
/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. | |||
/n/ | Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth. | The air flows through the nose. | The vocal cords vibrate. |