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The syllable 'ˈflæŋk'

/ˈflæŋk/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈflæŋk'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/f/The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.The top teeth press the bottom lips.The air flows through the teeth.The vocal cords do not 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.
/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 /ˈflæŋk/ syllable


flank
/ˈflæŋk/
/ˈflæŋk/
Pronounced by Salli

flanks
/ˈflæŋks/
/ˈflæŋks/
Pronounced by Joey

flanked
/ˈflæŋkt/
/ˈflæŋkt/
Pronounced by Kendra