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The syllable 'ˈflɛks'

/ˈflɛks/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈflɛks'

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.
/ɛ/The tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.The jaw drops.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 /ˈflɛks/ syllable


flextime
/ˈflɛksˌtaɪm/
/ˈflɛks-ˌtaɪm/
Pronounced by Kendra

flexible
/ˈflɛksəbəl/
/ˈflɛk--bəl/
Pronounced by Justin

inflexible
/ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/
/ˌɪn-ˈflɛk--bəl/
Pronounced by Matthew

flex
/ˈflɛks/
/ˈflɛks/
Pronounced by Kendra

flexing
/ˈflɛksɪŋ/
/ˈflɛk-sɪŋ/
Pronounced by Joanna

flexibly
/ˈflɛksəblɪ/
/ˈflɛk--blɪ/
Pronounced by Kimberly

reflexive
/rəˈflɛksɪv/