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The syllable 'ˈhɪs'

/ˈhɪs/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhɪs'

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.
/ɪ/The tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.The lips separated and relaxed.The jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.The vocal cords vibrate.
/s/The tongue is behind the teeth. The teeth remain clenched.The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.The vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ˈhɪs/ syllable


history
/ˈhɪstəri/
/ˈhɪs-tər-ɪ/
Pronounced by Kimberly

hyster
/ˈhɪstər/
/ˈhɪs-tər/
Pronounced by Joey

hyssop
/ˈhɪsəp/