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The syllable 'ˈgrif'

/ˈgrif/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈgrif'

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.
/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.
/i/The tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.The lips are tense and wide.The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little. The vocal cords vibrate.
/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.

Examples of words with the /ˈgrif/ syllable


greif
/ˈgrif/
/ˈgrif/
Pronounced by Justin

grefe
/ˈgrif/
/ˈgrif/
Pronounced by Kimberly

greiff
/ˈgrif/
/ˈgrif/
Pronounced by Kimberly

grief
/ˈgrif/
/ˈgrif/
Pronounced by Ivy