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The syllable 'ˈhɔnt'

/ˈhɔnt/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhɔnt'

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.
/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 /ˈhɔnt/ syllable


haunted
/ˈhɔntɪd/
/ˈhɔn-təd/
Pronounced by Kimberly

haunts
/ˈhɔnts/
/ˈhɔnts/
Pronounced by Ivy

haunting
/ˈhɔntɪŋ/
/ˈhɔn-tɪŋ/
Pronounced by Justin