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The syllable 'ˈhoʊks'

/ˈhoʊks/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhoʊks'

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.
/o/The back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.The vocal cords vibrate.
/ʊ/The back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.The lips flare.The vocal cords vibrate.
/k/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 to adjust the sound that comes next.Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.The vocal cords do not 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 /ˈhoʊks/ syllable


hoax
/ˈhoʊks/
/ˈhoʊks/
Pronounced by Salli

hoechst
/ˈhoʊkst/
/ˈhoʊkst/
Pronounced by Matthew

hoekstra
/ˈhoʊkstrə/
/ˈhoʊks-trə/
Pronounced by Matthew

hoeksema
/ˈhoʊksɪmə/
/ˈhoʊk--/
Pronounced by Joanna

hoaxes
/ˈhoʊksɪz/
/ˈhoʊk-sɪz/
Pronounced by Kendra