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The syllable 'ˈfaʊlks'

/ˈfaʊlks/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈfaʊlks'

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.
/a/The tip of the tongue moves at the bottom of the mouth near the center.The jaw drops opening the mouth.The vocal cords vibrate.
/ʊ/The back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.The lips flare.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.
/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 /ˈfaʊlks/ syllable


foulkes
/ˈfaʊlks/
/ˈfaʊlks/
Pronounced by Salli

fowlkes
/ˈfaʊlks/
/ˈfaʊlks/
Pronounced by Kimberly