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The syllable 'ˈhɪl'

/ˈhɪl/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhɪl'

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.
/l/The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.The air flows around the sides of the mouth.The vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ˈhɪl/ syllable


hiland
/ˈhɪlənd/
/ˈhɪ-lənd/
Pronounced by Joanna

hillard
/ˈhɪlərd/