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The syllable 'ˈblæk'

/ˈblæk/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈblæk'

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.
/l/The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.The air flows around the sides of the mouth.The vocal cords vibrate.
/æ/The tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.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.

Examples of words with the /ˈblæk/ syllable


black
/ˈblæk/
/ˈblæk/
Pronounced by Kendra

blackbird
/ˈblækbərd/
/ˈblæk-bərd/
Pronounced by Kimberly

blackwood
/ˈblækˌwʊd/
/ˈblæk-ˌwʊd/
Pronounced by Joey

blackpool
/ˈblækˌpul/