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The syllable 'ˈbɑŋk'

/ˈbɑŋk/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈbɑŋk'

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.
/ɑ/The tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.The vocal cords vibrate.
/ŋ/The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate. The front part of the tongue touches the bottom front teeth.There is a separation between the lips.There is a separation between the teeth.Air passes through the vocal cords to make the sound.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 /ˈbɑŋk/ syllable


banca
/ˈbɑŋkə/
/ˈbæŋ-/
Pronounced by Ivy

bonkers
/ˈbɑŋkərz/
/ˈbɑŋ-kərz/
Pronounced by Joanna

bonk
/ˈbɑŋk/
/ˈbɑŋk/
Pronounced by Matthew