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The syllable 'ˈhɛlf'

/ˈhɛlf/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhɛlf'

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.
/ɛ/The tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.The jaw drops.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.
/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 /ˈhɛlf/ syllable


helfand
/ˈhɛlfənd/
/ˈhɛlf-ənd/
Pronounced by Kimberly

helf
/ˈhɛlf/
/ˈhɛlf/
Pronounced by Joanna

helfer
/ˈhɛlfər/
/ˈhɛl-fər/
Pronounced by Justin

helfrich
/ˈhɛlfrɪk/
/ˈhɛlf-rɪk/
Pronounced by Kendra

helfman
/ˈhɛlfmən/
/ˈhɛlf-mən/
Pronounced by Justin