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The syllable 'ˈɪls'

/ˈɪls/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈɪls'

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


ilse
/ˈɪls/
/ˈɪls/
Pronounced by Matthew

ilsa
/ˈɪlsə/
/ˈɪl-/
Pronounced by Joanna