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The syllable 'ˈɪrk'

/ˈɪrk/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈɪrk'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/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.
/r/The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.The air flows through a narrow space in your 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 /ˈɪrk/ syllable


careercom
/kərˈɪrkɑm/
/kər-ˈɪr-kɑm/
Pronounced by Joey

ihrke
/ˈɪrk/
/ˈɪrk/
Pronounced by Matthew