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The syllable 'ˈnɑp'

/ˈnɑp/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈnɑp'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/n/Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.The air flows through the nose.The vocal cords vibrate.
/ɑ/The tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.The vocal cords vibrate.
/p/Place the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth, or slightly below them, so that the air is completely blocked in the oral cavity.Round your lips tightly, creating a seal to prevent any air from escaping through your mouth.Keep your jaw relatively tense and stable, without any movement.The teeth should not be involved in the production of this sound.Build up air pressure behind the blockage created by your tongue and lips, and then release the air suddenly by popping open the lips, causing a burst of air to be expelled.Do not use your vocal cords to produce this sound, as it is an unvoiced sound.

Examples of words with the /ˈnɑp/ syllable


inoperative
/ˌɪˈnɑpərətɪv/
/ˌɪ-ˈnɑ-pər-ə-tɪv/
Pronounced by Kendra

inoperable
/ˌɪˈnɑpərəbəl/
/ˌɪ-ˈnɑ-pər-ə-bəl/
Pronounced by Joey

knop
/ˈnɑp/
/ˈnɑp/
Pronounced by Joey

napea
/ˈnɑpɪə/