Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
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/ˈ/ | ||||||
/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. | ||
/ʌ/ | The tongue relaxes. The back of the tongue presses down a little bit. The tip of the tongue is forward. | The lips relax. | The jaw drops. | The vocal cords vibrate. |