| Sound | Tongue | Lips | Jaw | Teeth | Air | Vocal Chords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /ˈ/ | ||||||
| /ɜ/ | The middle part of the tongue lifts towards the roof of the mouth in the middle. The front of the tongue hangs down. But it does not touch anything. | The corners of the lips come in, pushing the lips away from the face. | The vocal cords vibrate. | |||
| /r/ | The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth. | The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth. | The vocal cords vibrate. | |||
| /t/ | The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air. | The teeth are together. Then they separate. | Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows. | The vocal cords do not vibrate. |