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Syllables

The word 'anvil' has 2 syllables.
ˈæn-vəl


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Anvil'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Anvil' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /æ/
TongueThe tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /v/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'anvil'

The anvil was so heavy, even the Road Runner had trouble knocking it off the cliff.

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Anvil Andy absconded with an ample amount of apples for an alpine adventure, but accidentally antagonized a group of anteaters, who abhorred his audacious antics and ambushed him at the apex of the ascent.

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