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The syllable 'ˈkɑl'

/ˈkɑl/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈkɑl'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/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.
/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.
/l/The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.The air flows around the sides of the mouth.The vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ˈkɑl/ syllable


college
/ˈkɑlɪʤ/
/ˈkɑl-ɪʤ/
Pronounced by Ivy

psychology
/saɪˈkɑləʤi/