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The syllable 'ˈhɪks'

/ˈhɪks/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhɪks'

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.
/ɪ/The tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.The lips separated and relaxed.The jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.The vocal cords vibrate.
/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.
/s/The tongue is behind the teeth. The teeth remain clenched.The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.The vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ˈhɪks/ syllable


hicks
/ˈhɪks/
/ˈhɪks/
Pronounced by Joanna

hicksville
/ˈhɪksˌvɪl/
/ˈhɪks-ˌvɪl/
Pronounced by Kendra

hixon
/ˈhɪksən/
/ˈhɪk-sən/
Pronounced by Joanna

hix
/ˈhɪks/
/ˈhɪks/
Pronounced by Kendra

hixson
/ˈhɪksən/
/ˈhɪk-sən/
Pronounced by Ivy

hickson
/ˈhɪksən/
/ˈhɪk-sən/
Pronounced by Joey