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The syllable 'ˈhig'

/ˈhig/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhig'

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.
/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.
/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.

Examples of words with the /ˈhig/ syllable


higa
/ˈhigə/
/ˈhi-/
Pronounced by Kendra

heagle
/ˈhigəl/
/ˈhi-gəl/
Pronounced by Matthew

heagney
/ˈhignɪ/
/ˈhig-/
Pronounced by Ivy

hegeman
/ˈhigmən/
/ˈhig-mən/
Pronounced by Joanna

heger
/ˈhigər/
/ˈhi-gər/
Pronounced by Justin

hiegel
/ˈhigəl/
/ˈhi-gəl/
Pronounced by Joanna

heeg
/ˈhig/
/ˈhig/
Pronounced by Kendra