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The syllable 'ˈhɔlt'

/ˈhɔlt/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhɔlt'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/h/The position of the tongue depends on the sound that comes next.The lips are open to let the air go through.There is a separation between the teeth.Air passes through the mouth.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.
/l/The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.The air flows around the sides of the mouth.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 /ˈhɔlt/ syllable


halted
/ˈhɔltəd/
/ˈhɔl-təd/
Pronounced by Ivy

halt
/ˈhɔlt/
/ˈhɔlt/
Pronounced by Salli

halterman
/ˈhɔltərmən/
/ˈhɔl-tər-mən/
Pronounced by Joey

halters
/ˈhɔltərz/
/ˈhɔl-tərz/
Pronounced by Justin

halting
/ˈhɔltɪŋ/
/ˈhɔl-tɪŋ/
Pronounced by Joanna

halter
/ˈhɔltər/
/ˈhɔl-tər/
Pronounced by Kendra

halts
/ˈhɔlts/
/ˈhɔlts/
Pronounced by Joey