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The syllable 'ˈfɔrk'

/ˈfɔrk/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈfɔrk'

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.
/ɔ/The tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.The lips form a rounded shape.The jaw opens and the mouth widens.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.
/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 /ˈfɔrk/ syllable


fork
/ˈfɔrk/
/ˈfɔrk/
Pronounced by Salli

forklift
/ˈfɔrkˌlɪft/