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The syllable 'ˈbʌŋks'

/ˈbʌŋks/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈbʌŋks'

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.
/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.
/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.
/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 /ˈbʌŋks/ syllable


bunks
/ˈbʌŋks/
/ˈbʌŋks/
Pronounced by Kimberly

debunks
/dɪˈbʌŋks/
/-ˈbʌŋks/
Pronounced by Ivy