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The syllable 'ˈhʌlk'

/ˈhʌlk/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈhʌlk'

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.
/ʌ/The tongue relaxes. The back of the tongue presses down a little bit. The tip of the tongue is forward.The lips relax.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.
/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 /ˈhʌlk/ syllable


hulk
/ˈhʌlk/
/ˈhʌlk/
Pronounced by Joanna

hulking
/ˈhʌlkɪŋ/
/ˈhʌl-kɪŋ/
Pronounced by Salli

hulks
/ˈhʌlks/
/ˈhʌlks/
Pronounced by Kendra