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The syllable 'ˈhoʊlk'

/ˈhoʊlk/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhoʊlk'

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.
/l/The tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.The air flows around the sides of the mouth.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.

Examples of words with the /ˈhoʊlk/ syllable


holquin
/ˈhoʊlkwɪn/
/ˈhoʊlk-wɪn/
Pronounced by Joey

holck
/ˈhoʊlk/
/ˈhoʊlk/
Pronounced by Kimberly

holcomb
/ˈhoʊlkəm/
/ˈhoʊl-kəm/
Pronounced by Matthew

holcombe
/ˈhoʊlkəm/
/ˈhoʊl-kəm/
Pronounced by Joanna