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The syllable 'ˈgɔnt'

/ˈgɔnt/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈgɔnt'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/g/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 depends on the sound that comes next.First, the air stops. Then it flows.The vocal cords 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.
/n/Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.The air flows through the nose.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.

Examples of words with the /ˈgɔnt/ syllable


gaunt
/ˈgɔnt/
/ˈgɔnt/
Pronounced by Joey

gauntt
/ˈgɔnt/
/ˈgɔnt/
Pronounced by Salli

gauntness
/ˈgɔntnəs/
/ˈgɔnt-nəs/
Pronounced by Joanna