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The syllable 'ˈbɛks'

/ˈbɛks/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈbɛks'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/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.
/ɛ/The tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.The jaw drops.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 /ˈbɛks/ syllable


becks
/ˈbɛks/
/ˈbɛks/
Pronounced by Kimberly

bexley
/ˈbɛkslɪ/
/ˈbɛks-/
Pronounced by Justin

beckstead
/ˈbɛksˌtɛd/
/ˈbɛks-ˌtɛd/
Pronounced by Joanna